2021-10-20 13:11:35
THERE IS A COUPLE OF APPLES
It’s a common mistake for English learners.
We use a singular verb if the whole group is understood as a single entity, and a plural verb if we are referring to all individuals who belong to the group.
THERE IS A COUPLE OF APPLES
THERE ARE A COUPLE OF APPLES
A majority of people like animals.
A majority likes animals.
There is a couple in love at the bus stop.
There are a couple of apples on the table.
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