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Is Jane and Alice sisters? vs Are Jane and Alice sisters?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Is Jane and Alice sisters?" is incorrect because the subject "Jane and Alice" is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb "are." The correct form is "Are Jane and Alice sisters?" which is the appropriate way to ask if two people are sisters.

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Is Jane and Alice sisters?

This phrase is incorrect because the subject "Jane and Alice" is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb "are."

This phrase is not correct in English. When referring to multiple people, the verb should be in the plural form.

Are Jane and Alice sisters?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask if two people are sisters.

This phrase is the correct way to ask if two people are sisters. The subject "Jane and Alice" is plural, so the verb "are" should also be in the plural form.
  • Mar 6, 2013 ... Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb to be - am, is, are.--- Jane and Alice sisters? Are--- this car yours? Is --- I in your way?

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