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Originally Posted by gorikaz  In making a generalization, I believe that we can use either "a"(an) or plural forms. In the following sentences, are both accepted and correct in generalizing things in the sentences?
a) He treats them as if they were a child.
b) He treats them as if they were children. |
hi gorikaz,
The articles 'a' and 'an' are never ever used with plural nouns. So, in
(a) it is correct to use 'a' with tne noun 'child', but you said before it 'they were'. Thus, you either say
'He treats him as if he was a child' or
'He treats them as if they were children'.
Good Luck