Sentence Revising and Editing

Sentence Revising and Editing

by Corey Troxell

​When to use is

​If the subject is singular use "is,"

​The cat, Garfield, is overweight.

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​Water is necessary for people to live.

​When to use are

​If the subject is plural, use "are"

​In the United States, nearly 85 million dogs and cats are overweight or obese and at risk of serious health problems.

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​A number of students are reading this book now