Can You Say 'a Clothe' or 'a Cloth'?
It's incorrect to say "a clothe". The word clothes is always used in a plural form, so you cannot use "a" with it.
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'A Jeans' or 'a Pair of Jeans'. Which Is Correct?
It's "a pair of jeans". Since "jeans" is always plural, you cannot use the article "a" with it.
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Talk to Management or Talk to the Management. Which Is Correct?
When using the word management, "the" is unnecessary.
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'Change Lanes' or 'Change the Lanes'. Which Is Correct?
When we drive on a highway, we change lanes. It's incorrect to say "change the lane" or "change the lanes".
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Articles With Names of Tools
Some names of tools and instruments, such as pliers, scissors, tweezers, or tongs, only have a plural form. They don't take a/an because "a" is for one.
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'A Forceps' or 'A Pair of Forceps'. Which Is Correct?
It's "a pair of forceps". You cannot use "a" before "forceps" because this tool consists of two parts, and only has a plural form.
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'A Tweezers' or 'A Pair of Tweezers'. Which Is Correct?
It's "a pair of tweezers". This small tool consists of two parts, and it only has a plural form.
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'A Tongs' or 'a Pair of Tongs'. Which Is Correct?
It's "a pair of tongs". This object consists of two parts; therefore, it only has a plural form.
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'A Pliers' or 'A Pair of Pliers'. Which Is Correct?
It's "a pair of pliers". Since "pliers" is always a plural noun, you cannot use "a" with it.
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