Is is a verb or conjunction

You can usually tell whether to use is or are by determining if the sentence sounds correct. But, there are times when the difference between is and are is not so easy to hear, and both words (or neither) seem right.

Learn about those tricky times when it’s difficult to choose is or are – and how to find the right option.

Both is and are are forms of the linking verbto be.

You can tell which form to use based on the noun performing the verb. Singular nouns use is, while plural nouns use are.

Is in a sentence for kindergarten

When you use the correct form of a verb that matches your subject, that’s called subject-verb agreement.

It’s easier to tell whether you should use is or are in a simple sentence. For example:

• Mary is excited about her first day of school.

  (Mary is singular.)

• The dogs are playing in the backyard. (Dogs is plural.)
• Eric’s desk is too tall for him.

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  (Desk is singular.)

• Mrs. Price’s students are noisy in the morning. (Students is plural.)

There are a few exceptions, such as when using the pronoun I (which uses the verb am)

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