"Is" is the singular form of the verb "to be," used with singular subjects. "Are" is the plural form used with plural subjects.
Is there such a think as step son in law?
No, the term "step son-in-law" is not commonly used. It could potentially refer to the son of someone's stepchild, but it's clearer to refer to that person as a stepson or stepdaughter's husband.
Is alumnus plural or singular?
"Alumnus" is singular and refers to a male graduate. The plural form for male graduates is "alumni," while the singular for a female graduate is "alumna," and the plural is "alumnae."
Did Dame schools prepared girls to be housewives?
Yes, Dame schools were informal schools for young children in the 17th and 18th centuries that focused on basic literacy and numeracy skills rather than preparing girls specifically to be housewives. Girls were often taught household skills at home by their mothers or other female relatives.
Is ''Heather's ears are attached'' a plural possessive sentence?
The form Heather's is the singular possessive, one person.
The the form ears is a plural noun, two ears (not possessive).
What is the plural form of refuse?
The noun 'refuse' is a mass (uncountable) noun with no plural form. The noun 'refuse' is a word for a something discarded, trash, rubbish, garbage; a word for a substance.
What is the plural of a noun ending in o?
Unfortunately there is no simple rules for using 's' or 'es' to change nouns ending in 'o' into the plural form. How fortunate we are to live in the age of spell check, otherwise you need a hard copy dictionary or a good memory. Some examples are:
What is the plural form of the noun trash?
The noun 'trash' is an uncountable (mass) noun, it has no plural form.
The noun 'trash' is a type of aggregate noun, a word representing an indefinite number of elements or parts.
What are the example of foreign plural and english plural?
English plural: tourist > tourists
Foreign plural: touriste > touristes
Could you give me a list of words that their plural form is the same as their singular form?
Examples of nouns that are the same in the singular and the plural:
What is the plural possessive of leave of abstance?
what is the plural possesive form of leave of abstance
Does 'contents' have a plural verb?
If you mean content = to make satisfied then content is the plural verb and contents is the third person singular form.
They content themselves with a small income and a simple lifestyle.
She contents herself with a small income and a simple lifestyle.