"suitable" vs "right"

[Nessie]

Just one more question, Amy: when the word 'some' is used with a singular count-noun, is it a must to use the noun in plural form?

Many thanks
Nessie.
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[Yankee]

Hi Nessie

Please keep in mind that some nouns can be used both countably and uncountably.

Very generally speaking, you can use 'some' with a plural countable noun, and you can use 'some' with a singular uncountable noun.

There are other specialized usages, however. For example:

- Hey John! There is some guy on the phone, and he claims to be your long lost brother.
The use of 'some guy' basically means that there is a particular guy on the phone, but also suggests that the particular guy is unknown to the speaker.

- That was some party last night!
The use of 'some party' basically means that the party was extremely good. (Depending on the tone of voice, this might also be used ironically to mean that the party was really bad or disappointing.)
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