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A singular noun or pronoun is a word for one person, place, or thing.

A singular noun or pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and the object of a verb or a preposition.

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When do you use was vs were in a sentence?

Use "was" when referring to a singular subject, and use "were" when referring to plural subjects or the second person singular (you). For example: "He was happy" (singular subject) vs. "They were happy" (plural subject) or "If I were you, I would go" (second person singular).


Should we use a singular or plural noun after no?

After "no," we use a singular noun. For example, "No child" instead of "No children."


When to use was vs were in an insubordinate clause?

Don't know what an insubordinate clause is, but I do know that "was" is singular, and "were" is plural. 2nd person (you) is an exception, you use "were" in both singular and plural: You were (singular, one person) You were (plural, all of you) Otherwise, like I said, you just use "was" in 1st person and 3rd person singular, and "were" in 1st and 3rd plural: I was (1st person singular) He/she/it was (3rd person singular) We were (1st person plural) They were (3rd person plural)


What form of gustar do you use with a singular noun?

You would use the singular form of gustar, which is gusta, with a singular noun. For example, "Me gusta la pizza" (I like pizza).


When do you use their versus his or her?

You use "their" when referring to a group of people or when the gender is unknown. You use "his" when referring to a singular male and "her" when referring to a singular female.

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When do you use was vs were in a sentence?

Use "was" when referring to a singular subject, and use "were" when referring to plural subjects or the second person singular (you). For example: "He was happy" (singular subject) vs. "They were happy" (plural subject) or "If I were you, I would go" (second person singular).


How do you use singular in a sentence?

The art piece was singular in its kind.


Why I is use in singular form?

I is one, singular means one.


When do you use is and when do you use are?

Is, is singular and are is plural


Should we use a singular or plural noun after no?

After "no," we use a singular noun. For example, "No child" instead of "No children."


When to use is vs are?

When you have a singular subject, you use is.Just as if you have a plural subject, you use are.For example,The dog (singular) is (singular) outside in the yard.Whereas,The dogs (plural) are (plural) playing in the grass.Hope this helps ! :)


What is Spanish for you?

For the informal singular "you", use tú.For the singular formal, use usted.For plural informal, use vosotros.For plural formal, use ustedes.


When to use was vs were in an insubordinate clause?

Don't know what an insubordinate clause is, but I do know that "was" is singular, and "were" is plural. 2nd person (you) is an exception, you use "were" in both singular and plural: You were (singular, one person) You were (plural, all of you) Otherwise, like I said, you just use "was" in 1st person and 3rd person singular, and "were" in 1st and 3rd plural: I was (1st person singular) He/she/it was (3rd person singular) We were (1st person plural) They were (3rd person plural)


When to use this and these?

"this" is singular. "These" is plural.


What form of gustar do you use with a singular noun?

You would use the singular form of gustar, which is gusta, with a singular noun. For example, "Me gusta la pizza" (I like pizza).


When to use me and you or you and i?

If you would use 'I' in the singular, then use 'you and I'. If you would use 'me', then use 'you and me'.


Is use singular or plural?

The noun 'use' is singular noun. The plural form is uses.The word 'use' is also a verb: use, uses, using, used.