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Both of my parents are doctors. vs Both of my parents are doctor

The correct sentence is 'Both of my parents are doctors.' 'Doctor' should be pluralized to 'doctors' to agree with the subject.
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Last updated: October 13, 2024 • 13242 views

Both of my parents are doctors.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when referring to the professions of both of your parents. 'Doctors' should be plural to match the plural subject 'both of my parents.'

Examples:

  • Both of my parents are doctors, so I grew up surrounded by medical books.
  • I'm proud that both of my parents are doctors.
  • It's amazing that both of my parents are doctors in different specialties.
  • Both of my parents are doctors, but they have very different approaches to patient care.
  • I come from a family where both of my parents are doctors.
  • When other people-especially professional adults-hear that both of my parents are doctors, they guess that I must be academically capable and probably driven.
  • Both of my parents are doctors also. I'm not sure I can do well enough in college to get into medical school though. I'm doing pretty well in high school (I have a ...
  • I come from a family of doctors : both of my parents are doctors and hence most of their friends are too. Doctors usually have a very hectic and unpredictable life.
  • "Both of my parents are doctors–pathologists, so that had a significant impact on me; I grew up around it. I was always interested in helping people and wanted ...

Both of my parents are doctor

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • both of my parents are doctors.
  • both of my parents are medical professionals.
  • both of my parents are in the medical field.
  • both of my parents are physician.
  • both of my parents are healthcare providers.

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