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What are examples of plural and singular sentence?

Here are some examples of singular and plural sentences:

Singular Sentences

* The cat is sleeping on the couch.

* A dog barked loudly at the mailman.

* My friend went to the movies last night.

* The book was very interesting.

* This house is for sale.

Plural Sentences

* The cats are sleeping on the couch.

* Several dogs barked loudly at the mailman.

* My friends went to the movies last night.

* The books were very interesting.

* These houses are for sale.

Key Differences:

* Subject: The subject of a singular sentence is a single noun, while the subject of a plural sentence is a plural noun.

* Verb Agreement: The verb in a singular sentence agrees with a singular subject, and the verb in a plural sentence agrees with a plural subject.

* Articles: The articles "a" and "an" are used with singular nouns, while "some" or "many" are used with plural nouns.

Examples:

* Singular: The dog is eating its bone.

* Plural: The dogs are eating their bones.

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