Can I start a sentence with a singular noun with no article?


For example, which one of the following sentences can I use?



Consumer of Product X needs to fill out a rebate form […].
Consumers of Product X need to […].
A consumer of Product X needs to […].



This is for a general-purpose announcement.



Answer



Countable nouns need an article or similar, if singular:



A consumer will fill out a rebate form.
Each consumer will fill out a rebate form.
The consumer will fill out a rebate form.
My dog ate my homework.



Generics/uncountable nouns need to be used without:



Blood is running through the veins.
Water will be refilled at the next Oasis.



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