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most of the plants are vs most of the plants is

The correct phrase is 'most of the plants are.' In English, when referring to a plural subject like 'plants,' the verb should also be plural, which is 'are' in this case.

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most of the plants are

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'most of the plants are' when referring to a plural subject like 'plants.' The verb 'are' agrees with the plural subject.

Examples:

  • Most of the plants are green.
  • Most of the plants are flowering.
  • Most of the plants are in the garden.
  • Most of the plants are healthy.
  • Most of the plants are growing well.
  • Most of the plants are evergreen, not deciduous. The branches of the trees are festooned with vines and epiphytes (see the photo taken in the Luquillo National  ...
  • How are plants able to grow in the Arctic? There are ways that plants have adapted. Most of the plants are small, grow close together and close to the ground.
  • Most of the plants are eukaryotic and chlorophyll containing organisms. Cell walls of plant cells are comprised of cellulose. They have an ability to grow by cell ...
  • Most of the plants are familiar to us: barley, date palm, fig, garlic, grape (or vine), olive, onion, pomegranate, and wheat. Why the great difference in the number ...

most of the plants is

This phrase is incorrect. 'Is' is a singular verb and does not agree with the plural subject 'plants.'

  • Nov 5, 2013 ... Methanol is toxic to insect pests; but the quantity produced by most of the plants is not enough to protect them against invading insect pests.
  • Nov 5, 2013 ... Plants naturally emit methanol as volatile organic compound. Methanol is toxic to insect pests; but the quantity produced by most of the plants is ...
  • The average height of most of the plants is about 16 to 32 inches, and the plant may have a wide spread of 20 to 40 inches. Larger plants will have a 3 to 5 feet ...
  • A fine spray hitting most of the plants is all you need. Spraying until the plants look wet is a waste of money. The last time you spray should be about a week ...

Alternatives:

  • most of the plant is
  • most of the vegetation is
  • most of the foliage is
  • most of the greenery is
  • most of the flora is

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