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A dog lives in a kennel. vs Dogs live in kennels.

Both sentences are grammatically correct, but 'A dog lives in a kennel' is talking about a single dog living in a specific kennel, while 'Dogs live in kennels' is a general statement about dogs in general living in kennels.

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Last updated: October 30, 2024 • 13164 views

A dog lives in a kennel.

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to a single dog living in a specific kennel.

This phrase is used to talk about a singular dog residing in a particular kennel.

Examples:

A dog lives in a kennel near the farm.
I saw a dog living in a kennel in the backyard.
The neighbor's dog lives in a kennel next to their house.
Do you know which dog lives in the kennel at the park?
She adopted a dog that now lives in a kennel in her yard.

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She should put herself in a kennel.
I'm sure she'll put them in a kennel.
Please don't tell me you put them in a kennel.
Please don't say they're in a kennel.
Let me tell you, as one who was born in a kennel.
If I grew up in a kennel, would that make me a dog?
Should be in a kennel if you ask me.
He made me sleep in a kennel with his dog when he went on vacation.
He made me sleep in a kennel with his dog when he went on vacation.
He was never meant to sleep in a kennel or walk on a leash.
This place is worse than a kennel.
He's down in the shed building a kennel.
And by the way, there's a name for you ladies... but it isn't used in high society... outside of a kennel.
- I got a client who's got a kennel.
Now, if that makes a bloke a dog, I'll buy you a kennel right now.
I bought the house that she and that dog live in.
Lives in Kansas, she has a dog, she's very upset.
You see, the Empire artists are telling the next generation that even though they live in a world where Trayvon Martin can get shot down like a dog without...
I was trying to figure out why there was a statue of a dog who saved lives in the Yukon in the middle of Central Park.
They would live in a castle in Scotland, have 9 babies, 2 ducks... ...and a dog called Kevin.

Alternatives:

The dog lives in a kennel.
That dog lives in a kennel.
My dog lives in a kennel.
Her dog lives in a kennel.
His dog lives in a kennel.

Dogs live in kennels.

This phrase is correct and is used to make a general statement about dogs in general living in kennels.

This phrase is used to talk about the general behavior of dogs living in kennels.

Examples:

In rural areas, dogs live in kennels outside the house.
Many working dogs live in kennels on farms.
Rescue dogs often live in kennels at shelters.
Police dogs live in kennels at the station.
Guide dogs live in kennels provided by their trainers.

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No, you're from a species worthy only, to live in kennels...
I bought the house that she and that dog live in.
My father wouldn't let a rabid dog live.
Dogs live for 50 or 60 years.
The white-tailed prairie dog lives at higher elevations hibernating throughout the winter.
This place is worse than a kennel.
She should put herself in a kennel.
To be honest, she'd do better in the kennel.
Ms. Takenaka said she found it near Shaggy's kennel.
Later I found out they were dog kennels.
Like, we're talking a whole kennel.
I left him in a suspended animation kennel.
The dog belongs in the kennel.
He's down in the shed building a kennel.
In Spain, for example, there is no single national regulatory framework for kennels.
I wouldn't let my dog live here.
No. The dog lives somewhere else... which is where she's going right now.
Now back away from Burns and I will let your dog live.
Alright! I'm sure American dogs live better than us.
Most people let their dogs live inside and sit on couches.

Alternatives:

Dogs usually live in kennels.
Most dogs live in kennels.
Some dogs live in kennels.
Many dogs live in kennels.
Domesticated dogs live in kennels.

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