I read an article and it says that Singapore is a city

[Silverobama]

Tonight I chatted with Nannie. During our conversation, I told her that I read an article and it mentions that Singapore is a city. When we were young, we were taught that Singapoe is a country. Is my sentence natural and grammatical.

I read an article and it says that Singapore is a city.

 

[5jj]

I think that 'said' would be more natural. You read the article in the past.

 

[Silverobama]

I think that 'said' would be more natural. You read the article in the past.

But the book still says it's a city.

 

[emsr2d2]

Tonight I chatted with Nannie. During our conversation, I told her that I had read an article and it mentions said that Singapore is a city. When we were young, we were taught that Singapore is a country. Is my sentence natural and grammatical?

I read an article and it that says [that] Singapore is a city.

I assume you're talking about your grandmother at the beginning. Note my changes above.

 

[Amigos4]

But the book still says it's a city.

If you are asking if Singapore is a city or a country, you'll find your answer here.

Singapore, like the Vatican is both a city-state and a country.