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Mariott Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Grammar(plural or singular)

1. I'll buy the car unless it has any defect.

2. I'll buy the car unless it has any defects.

Are both sentences right? I wonder when you use any + plural and when any + singular.

Is (Are) there any rule(s)?

Thanks!
  

Top answer

They are both grammatically correct. The usage of a plural or a singular noun after "any" depends on what you are trying to express as "any" can be one, some, many or all.

— Tyro

  • They are both grammatically correct.
  • The usage of a plural or a singular noun after "any" depends on what you are trying to express as "any" can be one, some, many or all.
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They are both grammatically correct. The usage of a plural or a singular noun after "any" depends on what you are trying to express as "any" can be one, some, many or all.
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They are both right, but I would say them differently. any is not necessary in these sentences.

I'll buy the car unless it has a defect.
I'll buy the car unless it has defects.

CJ
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