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My favorite animal is a lion. vs My favorite animal is lions.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. "My favorite animal is a lion." implies that the speaker's favorite animal is specifically one lion. On the other hand, "My favorite animal is lions." suggests that the speaker's favorite animals are lions in general.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 569 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"My favorite animal is a lion."

This phrase is used when referring to a specific favorite animal, in this case, a lion.

Examples:

  • My favorite animal is a lion because of its strength and majesty.
  • My favorite animal is a lion.
  • My favorite animal is a walrus.
  • My favorite animal is a cheetah.
  • My favorite animal is steak. (Fran Lebowitz)
  • My favorite animal is puppies.
  • But my favorite animal to kill is the croc.
  • For the record, bears are no longer my favorite animal.
  • You were my favorite animal in the program, by far.
  • Some of my favorite animals are crepuscular.
  • Some of my favorite animals are nocturnal.
  • It's pretty much my favorite animal.
  • I might even tell you my favorite animal.
  • Annabell's favorite animal is the zebra.
  • And his favorite animal is the Loch Ness monster.
  • Figurines-Your friend got engaged in Paris, or her favorite animal is a dolphin.
  • I loved you like a horse, Which is my favorite animal.
  • Just like, well, his favorite animal is the same as mine.
  • He once told me his favorite animal was Antarctica.
  • He said sharks were his favorite animal.
  • They had to describe their favorite animals.
  • They're my second favorite animal after dolphins.

Alternatives:

  • My favorite animal is the lion.
  • My favorite animal is the lion.
  • My favorite animal is a tiger.
  • My favorite animal is an elephant.
  • My favorite animal is a bear.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"My favorite animal is lions."

This phrase is used when expressing a preference for a group of animals, in this case, lions.

Examples:

  • My favorite animal is lions because of their strength and beauty.
  • My favorite animal is lions.
  • My favorite animal is a walrus.
  • My favorite animal is a cheetah.
  • My favorite animal is steak. (Fran Lebowitz)
  • My favorite animal is puppies.
  • But my favorite animal to kill is the croc.
  • For the record, bears are no longer my favorite animal.
  • You were my favorite animal in the program, by far.
  • Some of my favorite animals are crepuscular.
  • Some of my favorite animals are nocturnal.
  • It's pretty much my favorite animal.
  • I might even tell you my favorite animal.
  • Annabell's favorite animal is the zebra.
  • And his favorite animal is the Loch Ness monster.
  • Figurines-Your friend got engaged in Paris, or her favorite animal is a dolphin.
  • I loved you like a horse, Which is my favorite animal.
  • Just like, well, his favorite animal is the same as mine.
  • He once told me his favorite animal was Antarctica.
  • He said sharks were his favorite animal.
  • They had to describe their favorite animals.
  • They're my second favorite animal after dolphins.

Alternatives:

  • My favorite animals are lions.
  • My favorite animal is the lion.
  • My favorite animals are tigers.
  • My favorite animals are elephants.
  • My favorite animals are bears.

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