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I am going to share with you a little secret on how to polish your grammar . We are all conversant with these simple words, yet confusing when it comes to verb agreement. This article will discuss the major differences between ‘is’ and ‘are’. Read on and become enlightened on how to use the words in a proper manner.

Listed below are examples of sentences that cite the usage of ‘is’

1. The coat is in the house
2. Everything is clear now that you have explained.
3. A broom is what you need for the job
4. This is a tedious job.
5. Where is she headed to?
6. Is it going to rain today?
These sentences show how the verb ‘’is’’ connects with the subject in a singular form.
1. ‘Coat’ has been used as a singular form
2. Although the word everything seems plural, it is considered as the subject in the sentence.
Examples of sentences that cite the use of ‘are’
1. Mary and John are walking to school.
2. They are headed somewhere.
3. Giraffes and lions are found at the zoo.
4. Peter and Mark are friends
5. What are they doing now?
6. Are you coming today?

Here is a brief explanation of the sentences above.
- In the first sentence, there are two subjects, ‘Mary’ and ‘John’. Both subjects in the sentence are used in plural form.

- ‘They’ is plural in any sentence.

- Peter and Mark are subjects; therefore ‘are’ is used in the sentence.

-As mentioned earlier on, ‘are’ connects with the word ‘you’ in any sentence.

- Once again, ‘you’ is the subject in the sentence above, which is always followed by the verb ‘are’. In other words, you is followed by ‘are’ when you mention the third person in a sentence.

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