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"there were guys" vs "there were a guys"

The correct phrase is "there were guys". The use of the article 'a' before 'guys' in the first phrase is incorrect. 'Guys' is a plural noun and does not require an article before it.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

there were guys

This phrase is correct. 'Guys' is a plural noun and does not require an article before it.

Use this phrase when referring to a group of males. For example, 'There were guys playing basketball in the park.'

there were a guys

This phrase is incorrect. 'Guys' is a plural noun and should not be preceded by the singular article 'a'.

The correct phrase is 'there were guys' without the article 'a'.

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