Common mistake Agreement: 'one' + plural word
Agreement: 'one' + plural word
One common mistake in English grammar is the incorrect usage of the word 'one' with plural words. It is important to understand that 'one' is used when referring to a singular object or entity, while plural words represent more than one. Using 'one' and a plural word together results in a grammatical error.
Incorrect Usage:
- I bought one books at the store.
- Please bring me one cups of coffee.
Correct Usage:
- I bought one book at the store.
- Please bring me one cup of coffee.
Instead of using 'one' with a plural word, you can either omit the word 'one' entirely or choose a singular form of the noun. For example, in the incorrect sentences above, you could say "I bought some books at the store" or "I bought one book at the store." In the correct sentences, you could say "Please bring me some coffee" or "Please bring me a cup of coffee."
It's important to pay attention to subject-verb agreement in English sentences to ensure that all parts of speech in a sentence align correctly. To help with you with grammar mistakes like this, you can use the Linguix grammar checker, which highlights errors and provides suggestions for correction.
Agreement: 'one' + plural word mistake examples
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Incorrect:I drew one hexagons on my paper.Correct:I drew one hexagon|a hexagon|hexagons on my paper.
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Incorrect:I worked for one hours.Correct:I worked for one hour|an hour|hours.
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Correct:The paper is ruined when one pencils in their name.
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Correct:It is a criteria list that we prepared last night.
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Correct:He was employed for a time by a Mrs. Reed.
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Correct:There was a children's party at the Joneses yesterday.
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Correct:A men's retailer opened in Florida.
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Correct:I have one hundred and one dollars.
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Correct:I have fifty-one dollars.
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Correct:I throw the balls one by one.
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Correct:Formula One teams are the best.
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Correct:He was the first person in a half-century to succeed.
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Correct:There was time for one innings more.
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Correct:All one needs.
