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I don't have any pens vs I don't have any pen

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I don't have any pens' is correct when referring to multiple pens, while 'I don't have any pen' is correct when referring to a single pen. The choice between 'pens' and 'pen' depends on the number of items being discussed.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

I don't have any pens

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple pens.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you do not possess any pens.

Examples:

  • I don't have any pens to lend you.
  • She realized she didn't have any pens in her bag.
  • Do you have any pens I could borrow?
  • We need to buy some pens for the office.
  • There aren't any pens left in the drawer.

Alternatives:

  • I don't have any pens with me.
  • I'm out of pens.
  • There are no pens available.
  • No pens are in stock.
  • Could you pass me a pen?

I don't have any pen

This phrase is correct when referring to a single pen.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you do not possess a single pen.

Examples:

  • I don't have any pen to write with.
  • She realized she didn't have any pen in her purse.
  • Do you have any pen I could use?
  • We need to buy a pen for the meeting.
  • There isn't any pen on the desk.

Alternatives:

  • I don't have any pen with me.
  • I'm out of pen.
  • There is no pen available.
  • No pen is in stock.
  • Could you pass me the pen?

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