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Depending on context couple can be used as both a plural or singular noun, e.g.

The couple next door are very nice or the couple next door is very nice

Is that the couple we met last week? or Are they the couple we met last week?

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Is couple a plural noun?

Even though the word couple refers to two of the same thing considered together, it is not plural. The plural form is couples. Examples: We went to dinner with another couple. (singular) We went to dinner with two couples. (plural)


Are the following words singular or plural practitioner sofa satellite clips dentist dollars article magazines laminator radios?

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Which is correct the couple returning is or the couple returning are?

"The couple is returning" is correct. The word "couple" is singular and needs a singular verb. If more than one couple was returning, the sentence would read "The couples are returning," using a plural verb.


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What are Singular-plural pair of words?

Singular: book / Plural: books Singular: cat / Plural: cats Singular: child / Plural: children Singular: foot / Plural: feet


Is are plural or singular?

Are is plural. "Is" is singular. For example, "There is a glove on the chair". That is singular. "There are gloves on the chair". That is plural.


Is has singular or plural?

"Has" is singular, e.g. He has, she has. "Have" is plural, e.g. They have, we have. The exception is "I" - e.g. I have.


Is it correct to say the couple reside or resides in Washington?

Resides. Couple is an example of a collective noun. If the couple is doing something together it is singular. The couple resides in Washington. If the two of them are doing something apart, then it is plural. The couple are taking separate vacations this year. North Americans, though, tend to use collective nouns as a singular, whereas Brits use them as plural: The faculty is diverse. North America The faculty are diverse. UK


Sings singular or plural?

Yes, the word 'couple' is a singular noun, the plural form is couples. Examples: singular: Take a couple of aspirin and rest for a while. plural: The square in a square dance is made up of four couples.


Is word team singular or plural?

The word team is singular; the plural form is teams.


Is who singular or plural?

Who may be singular or plural.


Is this plural or singular?

This is singular. These is the plural form.