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"I have a ball." vs "I have ball."

The correct phrase is "I have a ball." The article 'a' is necessary before the noun 'ball' to make the sentence grammatically correct. In English, we use articles like 'a' or 'an' to indicate that we are talking about a non-specific item.

Last Updated: March 28, 2024

I have a ball.

This phrase is correct. It includes the necessary article 'a' before the noun 'ball.'

Correct. Use 'a' before a singular countable noun to indicate that you have one of that item.

Examples:

  • I have a cat.
  • She has a car.
  • He has a book.
  • They have a dog.
  • We have a house.

I have ball.

This phrase is incorrect. It is missing the article 'a' before the noun 'ball.'

Incorrect. Always use an article like 'a' or 'an' before a singular countable noun like 'ball.'

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