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This is boys hostel.

  

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Hostel is a countable noun and as such needs an article. A genitive is also needed: This is a boys' hostel. Many people dislike the idea of having a plural genitive (boys') between an article (a) and its noun (hostel).

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  • Hostel is a countable noun and as such needs an article.
  • A genitive is also needed: This is a boys' hostel.
  • Many people dislike the idea of having a plural genitive (boys') between an article (a) and its noun (hostel).
  • You can avoid this by saying: This is a hostel for boys.
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Hostel is a countable noun and as such needs an article. A genitive is also needed: This is a boys' hostel. Many people dislike the idea of having a plural genitive (boys') between an article (a) and its noun (hostel). You can avoid this by saying: This is a hostel for boys.

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