Choosing the Correct Word: Singular or Plural? The Essential Guide

Choose the correct word: “I saw _____ at the mall yesterday.”

To choose the correct word to complete the given sentence, we need to consider whether the missing word refers to a singular or plural noun

To choose the correct word to complete the given sentence, we need to consider whether the missing word refers to a singular or plural noun.

If we are referring to a singular noun, we would use “someone” or “something.” If we are referring to a plural noun, we would use “somebody” or “something.”

Given that the sentence does not provide any additional context, both options could be correct. It ultimately depends on whether the speaker saw one or more individuals or objects at the mall.

So, the sentence could be completed as:

– “I saw someone at the mall yesterday” (referring to a singular noun)
– “I saw somebody at the mall yesterday” (referring to a plural noun)

Therefore, without additional information, either “someone” or “somebody” would be appropriate options to complete the sentence.

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