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Can countable nouns be used in both singular and plural forms within the same sentence?

Alexandria Knowlman

Yes, some words can be used in both singular and plural forms within the same sentence. These words are called countable nouns. Countable nouns are things that we can count, like books, apples, and cars.

For example, we can say "I have one book and two apples." In this sentence, "book" is singular and "apples" is plural. We used them both in the same sentence.

When we use countable nouns in the singular form, we usually use the article "a" or "an" before them. For example, "I want to buy a car" or "Can I have an apple?"

When we use countable nouns in the plural form, we don't use an article. For example, "I have two cars" or "She ate three apples."

Sometimes, we can use the singular form of a countable noun to talk about a whole group or category of things. For example, "The cow is a useful animal" talks about all cows, not just one.

It's important to use the correct form of a countable noun in a sentence to make sure we are communicating clearly. And now you know that countable nouns can be used in both singular and plural forms within the same sentence!