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there was no vacant seat vs there were no vacant seats

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'There was no vacant seat' is correct when referring to a single seat, while 'There were no vacant seats' is correct when referring to multiple seats. The choice between 'seat' and 'seats' depends on whether you are talking about a singular or plural quantity.

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there was no vacant seat

This phrase is correct when referring to a single seat that is not available.

Use this phrase when you want to indicate that a single seat is not available or unoccupied.

Examples:

  • There was no vacant seat in the front row.
  • I wanted to sit down, but there was no vacant seat left.

Alternatives:

  • There was no available seat
  • There was no empty seat

there were no vacant seats

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple seats that are not available.

Use this phrase when you want to indicate that multiple seats are not available or unoccupied.

Examples:

  • There were no vacant seats in the theater.
  • I looked around, but there were no vacant seats.

Alternatives:

  • There were no available seats
  • There were no empty seats

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