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Lucas21c Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

No + plural/singular noun

1. Could you tell me which one is right between a singular and plural noun in the following sentence, or what the difference is between them if both of them are okay? Thank you.

I have no [ friend / friends ] to play with.

2. Is this sentence, "I have no friend(s) to play with me," right?
  

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1. Both are possible, depending on whether, in the context, you visualise the alternative as playing with a friend or playing with friends. The plural would be more common, I think.

— GPY

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  • Both are possible, depending on whether, in the context, you visualise the alternative as playing with a friend or playing with friends.
  • The plural would be more common, I think.
  • 2.
  • This seems possible, but (1) would be more common.
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1. Both are possible, depending on whether, in the context, you visualise the alternative as playing with a friend or playing with friends. The plural would be more common, I think.

2. This seems possible, but (1) would be more common.
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