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What is the difference between I have a sister and I have one sister ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between I have a sister and I have one sister ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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I have one sister = I have exactly one sister.
I have a sister = I have at least one sister. (usually just one)
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@Natitan Exemple: I have a sister and two brothers. It's right?
I have one sister and two brothers. It's wrong?
I have one sister and two brothers. It's wrong?
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@rafaelavitoria07 Those are both correct and natural and mean the same thing.
In other contexts "I have a sister" might mean you have at least one.
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