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I am a boy vs i am boy

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I am a boy" is the more common and natural way to express that someone is a boy. On the other hand, "I am boy" can be used in some poetic or informal contexts where the article 'a' is omitted for stylistic reasons.
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I am a boy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is a boy.

This phrase is the standard way to express that someone is a boy. The article 'a' is necessary before the noun 'boy' to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Examples:

  • I am a boy who loves playing soccer.
  • She said, 'I am a boy trapped in a girl's body.'
  • Jun 4, 2015 ... Evan Singleton and his mom Mela Singleton sit down to discuss being transgender. I am a boy. 7.3K views · 9 years ago ...more ...
  • Mar 12, 2024 ... I am a boy mom, and I don't know any other world. So I feel like I was blessed with the whole world, when I became their mom.
  • Oct 28, 2015 ... ... residential school heavily shared in textbooks and social media. I Am A Boy. 6.5K views · 8 years ago ...more. RIIS Media Project. 87.
  • Apr 26, 2017 ... What should I do if I am a boy but feel like a girl? 24,688 Views · How do I know if I want to be a boy, a girl, or neither? 7,730 Views.
  • Jun 6, 2019 ... Which sentence is correct , ' I am a boy who loves games ' or ' I am a boy who love games '?
  • Gender Identity: I Am a Boy But I Am a Girl. I'm a boy but I'm a girl. Growing up, I repeated that sentence to myself over and over again, which only made me ...
  • Jul 9, 2019 ... I got Artemis as my parent (hunter). I am a boy.
  • Jan 22, 2021 ... "I am a boy." vs. "I am boy." How natives speakers feel if there is no article like "a" or "an"? Could anybody describe what kind ...
  • i am a boy of color. Price: $20. Story to Tell Books is committed to creating books that are a tribute to the beauty and power people of color possess. The ...
  • Jun 11, 2011 ... Here, "I am a boy" would be correct. It is not a typo in the book, but it is an error.

Alternatives:

  • I am a young boy
  • I am the boy
  • I am just a boy
  • I am indeed a boy
  • I am a boy, not a man

i am boy

This phrase is correct but less common in standard English. It can be used in a poetic or informal context where the article 'a' is omitted for stylistic reasons.

This phrase can be used in a poetic or informal context to convey a specific tone or style. Omitting the article 'a' before 'boy' can create a more direct or informal expression.

Examples:

  • I am boy, hear me roar!
  • I am boy, not a toy.
  • Jan 22, 2021 ... "I am boy." How natives speakers feel if there is no article like "a" or "an"? Could anybody describe what kind of syntax or feeling you have ...
  • Jun 11, 2011 ... Back up, rewind, hey doctor, call it again, I am boy, not a girl. The Mirror Makes No Sense written by Mark Angelo Cummings Could you please ...
  • ... I Am (Boy Version): $19.95 $15.96 (20% OFF). Here I Am (Boy Version): ... I Am (Boy/Girl Bundle): $39.90 $24.95 (37% OFF). (Plus FREE U.S. Shipping on ...
  • Aug 25, 2021 ... I am boy wants to be a girl and i also don't feel like i am in wrong body but I wanted to live like a girl ! I know you can understand. Can ...
  • Jun 10, 2024 ... 374 likes, 77 comments - boythecollector on June 10, 2024: "“I am Boy, the official photographer for @dimitrivegasandlikemike .
  • Oct 9, 2015 ... I am boy or girl? All related (36).
  • Oct 16, 2018 ... This profile is the ...
  • Dec 9, 2023 ... I am boy, i wanna know why you love Dark romances? Discussion. Like i get the Idea but i wanna hear a girl explain and describe exactly why ...
  • “[A] sharply written debut…A coming-of-age tale for our time.” —Seattle Times At birth, Peter Huang is given the Chinese name Juan Chaun, “powerful king.
  • Jul 14, 2024 ... Hello, I am boy of age 17 . I love safety razors. I have a few questions ... I love safety razors for many reasons. Whenever i shave, i am looking ...

Alternatives:

  • I am the boy
  • I am just boy
  • I am boy, not a man
  • I am boy, hear me out
  • I am boy, and that's all

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