Is it grammatically okay to use a singular noun after "a list of"? For example, which one is correct among the following sentences?
- I have a list of item.
- I have a list of items.
I thought the noun must be plural. Am I correct?
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Please consider waiting at least 24 hours before accepting an answer, as suggested in this meta post.– Ben KovitzCommented Oct 9, 2019 at 11:42
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1@Ben Kovitz I agree.– Jeff MorrowCommented Oct 9, 2019 at 17:35
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Check also this link about something very similar.– Alex34758Commented Sep 16 at 16:18
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A list implies more than one. So normally it would be
a list of [plural noun]
A singular noun is possible to create a humorous or emphatic effect as in
My recommended list of useful words for a manager is a list of one, namely the word "No."
