A hat is a covering worn on the head. You can put it on or take it off.

The idea

Use a hat for one and hats for more than one. Wear a hat describes having it on.

Examples

  • The hat is on your head.
  • My hat is green.
  • The children wear hats in the sun.
  • Please take off your hat inside.
  • There are two hats on the chair.
  • This hat has a wide brim.

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Watch out

Do not say a hats: the article needs the singular hat.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct word. I have a red ___. (hat / hats)

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    hat

    hat: The article points to one item.

  2. Choose the correct word. Three ___ are in the shop. (hat / hats)

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    hats

    hats: The number calls for a plural.

  3. Choose the correct word. A hat goes on your ___. (head / foot)

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    head

    head: A hat is worn on the head.

Use it today

Describe a hat and when you wear it outside.