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Руслан Печниковadded a comment 8 years ago
does mary have family?
у мери есть семья?
Does Mary have a family?
Does Mary have family?
family - собирательное сущ., поэтому без артикля
does mary have family?
There are two interpretations: if Mary is unconscious in the hospital and they're wondering who to contact, then they ask "Does Mary have family?" However, if someone is curious as to whether she has a husband and children, the question is "Does Mary have a family?"