I like playing the flute(s)

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Winwin2011

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1. I like apples.
2. I like playing the trumpet(s).

In sentence 2, should we add 's' after the trumpet?


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1. I like apples.
2. I like playing the trumpet(s).

In sentence 2, should we add 's' after the trumpet?


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Thanks a lot, Moderator bhaisahab.

We have to put 'the' before musical instruments.

My kid asked me the following questions:-
1. 1. I like apples. (Apple must be in plural)
2. I like playing the trumpet. (Why can't we put "s" after the trumpet?)

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But, I like to eat one apple at a time.

[not a teacher]

For eating, I like apples. I like eating apples.

For playing, I like trumpets. I like playing trumpets.

For still life painting, I like the apple. I like painting the apple.

For orchestra, I like the trumpet. I like playing the trumpet.

Why is this? I’ll let smarter more knowledgeable people explain.
 
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