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"a book" or "a books"?

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a book

This phrase is correct. 'A book' is the correct way to refer to a single book.

Use 'a book' when referring to a single book. The indefinite article 'a' is used before singular nouns.

Examples:

  • I bought a book yesterday.
  • Can I borrow a book from the library?
  • She is reading a book about history.

Alternatives:

  • one book
  • a single book
  • a copy of the book
  • a volume

a books

This phrase is incorrect. 'Books' is the plural form of 'book', so it should not be used with the indefinite article 'a'.

The correct phrase is 'a book'. 'Books' is the plural form of 'book', so when using the indefinite article 'a', it should be followed by the singular form of the noun.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024

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