No, the noun pair is a singular noun that can be the subject of a sentence or a clause. The noun pair can also be the object of a verb or a preposition. The plural form is pairs. Examples:
subject: A pair of shoes was left on the back steps.
direct object: She wore two pairs of socks because the boots were too big.
object of a preposition: He is one of a pair of twins.
Ordered pair (s)
do is used when we have to perform any task while are is used when sentence is plural
The word 'goals' (the plural form of the singular noun goal) is an abstract noun as a word for the objects of a person's ambition or effort.The word 'goals' is a concrete noun as a word for structures made up of a pair of posts linked by a crossbar and often with a net attached used in sports.
An ordered pair is a pair of numbers, in cases where the order is relevant. Often used to indicate coordinates. Also, in general, to create new (larger) sets out of existing sets, in a process known as "Cartesian product"
Reasons can be used as a plural noun (a cause) or as a present tense verb.
Is and are are both present tense be verbs. Is is the singular form and are is the plural form.He is always late.They are always early.Use is when you have a singular subject ( that is not I, then use I am).Use are when you have a plural subject.
That is the correct spelling of the verb "to handcuff" (the noun is always used in the plural, as a pair of handcuffs).
'Has' is always used with a singular subject (He.She It, Anyone, Someone, Everybody etc.) and 'Have' is used with Plural subjects (They, We). But 'I' and 'You' are exceptions, despite being singular we always use 'Have' with them.
"Have" is used for plural subjects, while "has" is used for singular subjects. For example, "They have" is correct for a plural subject, while "He has" is correct for a singular subject.
The indefinite pronouns that are always plural are:bothfewfewermanyothersseveralthey (used for people in general)
Pair is a singular noun, so when it's the subject it takes a singular verb: pair has "This pair of chickens has a bad attitude." previous answer misses the point entirely: it depends on how it is used, eg; She has a pair of stockings, they have a pair of stockings. Previous amendment to this answer misses the point entirely. The question isn't asking if it's "has a pair" or "have a pair". It does depend on the context, however - If you're considering the items in the pair individually, use it like a plural subject, but if it's a single entity (pair of scissors, for example), use it like a singular subject.
Technically, "chopstick" refers to one individual utensil, while "chopsticks" refers to the pair of utensils used together. So, you can use the singular "chopstick" when referring to just one, but typically "chopsticks" is used to describe the pair.
There are some special rules for compound subjects. Subjects joined by the word and will always use the plural noun (except where the word each or every is used). If the subjects are joined by the words or or nor, the verb will match the last subject in the pair or group.ExamplesThe king and his counselors wait for the queen.The counselors and the king wait for the queen.Either the king or his counselors wait for the queen.Either the counselors or the king waits for the queen.---Also, recognize the subject where there is a prepositional phrase:The key to the doors remains in the drawer.In this sentence key is the subject so the verb is singular (has an S).The keys to the door remain in the drawer.Now the subject is plural and the verb is plural (drops the S).
Indefinite pronouns that are always plural are:bothfewfewermanyothersseveralthey
"Did" can be used with either a singular or plural subject.Examples:"I did the homework last night." - singular subject"We did the homework last night." - plural subjectNo. Even though the instrument itself is one unit, it is actually a pair of tongs or pincers. Just like scissors is also a plural word because it is a pair of cutters working together.
The Latin plural, sometimes used for verse or for the medical term, is cola.The English plural is colons, which is always used for the punctuation marks.
"Always" is an adverb, which means it describes an action or a characteristic (adjective). It is used the same way regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural. Examples: She always sings that song./They always sing that song. He is always happy./They are always happy.