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jim and Jane are married vs Jim and Jane is married

The correct phrase is 'Jim and Jane are married.' The subject 'Jim and Jane' is plural, so the verb 'are' should also be plural. 'Jim and Jane is married' is incorrect because 'is' is singular and does not agree with the plural subject.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 610 views

jim and Jane are married

This phrase is correct. 'Jim and Jane' is a plural subject, so the plural verb 'are' is used to agree with it.

Use this phrase when referring to a married couple, with 'are' as the correct plural form of the verb.

Examples:

  • Jim and Jane are married and have two children.
  • Do you know that Jim and Jane are married?
  • It's great to see that Jim and Jane are married.
  • Jim and Jane are married, and they are very happy together.
  • The neighbors, Jim and Jane, are married.
  • Jun 1, 2015 ... Example: Jim and Jane are married. Jim has one child, Alice, from a previous marriage. Jane has one child, Bob, from a previous marriage.
  • Oct 29, 2009 ... Jim and Jane are married and have an average outstanding mortgage balance in 2009 of $400,000. Their mortgage has a fixed 6% interest ...
  • 2012년 6월 9일 ... 뀝니다. 중요한 것은 보어에 쓰인 '분사라고 모두 형용사가 아니다'는 '절대불변의 확실한 증거'로 최 고의 증거입니다. Jim and Jane are married.

Alternatives:

  • Jim and Jane have been married for five years.
  • Jim and Jane tied the knot last summer.
  • Jim and Jane got married in a beautiful ceremony.
  • Jim and Jane are a married couple.
  • Jim and Jane are happily married.

Jim and Jane is married

This phrase is incorrect. 'Jim and Jane' is a plural subject, so the singular verb 'is' does not agree with it.

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