You can borrow a book to read or book a room before a trip.
The idea
A book is something you read; its plural is books. Use a book for one unspecified book and three books after a number. As a verb, book can mean reserve: book a room.
Examples
- I borrowed a book from the library.
- This book is about birds.
- Three books are on the table.
- She reads a book on the train.
- Please return the library book tomorrow.
- We booked a hotel room before leaving.
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Watch out
Do not confuse the noun a book with the action book a room. After three, use the plural books.
Try it yourself
Choose the singular noun. I borrowed a ___ from the library. (book / books)
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book
book is singular after a.
Use the plural after three. Three ___ are on the table. (book / books)
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books
books is plural after three.
Choose the verb meaning reserve. Please ___ a hotel room. (book / read)
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book
book is the verb meaning reserve in this request.
Practice round
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Choose the singular noun. I borrowed a ___ from the library. (book / books)
Use the plural after three. Three ___ are on the table. (book / books)
Choose the verb meaning reserve. Please ___ a hotel room. (book / read)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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