A/an with adjectives modify plural nouns

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I have read that indefinite articles can be with adjectives that modify plural nouns.
Ex:
When he was a teacher,he has an embarrassing things.

I bought a new cars.

Could you please tell me the correct grammar.
 

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When he was a teacher,he has [STRIKE]an embarrassing things[/STRIKE].

I bought [STRIKE]a new cars[/STRIKE].
These are incorrect.
 

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Do indefinite articles come with plural nouns even if there are exceptions?
Could you please clear it straight?
It confused me too much.
 

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Don't use "a" or "an" with plural nouns. Period.

You can say "some" or "a few" or "many" (as well as other words) but not "a/an."
 
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