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My favorite food is beans. vs My favorite food are beans.

The correct phrase is "my favorite food is beans." The subject "favorite food" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is." Using "are" in this context would be incorrect.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 3054 views

My favorite food is beans.

This phrase is correct. The subject "favorite food" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is."

Use this phrase when talking about your singular favorite food. Remember to use the singular verb "is" after a singular subject.

Examples:

  • My favorite food is pizza.
  • Her favorite color is blue.
  • His favorite movie is Titanic.
  • Their favorite book is Harry Potter.
  • The teacher's favorite subject is math.
  • And my favorite food is broccoli.
  • Garlic bread is my favorite food.
  • My favorite food is, I'm afraid to say, steak!
  • (Cassandra) These used to be my favorite food.
  • And my favorite food was everything?
  • It's absolutely my favorite food.
  • It's only my favorite food.
  • I'm so discouraged I eat my favorite food first.
  • Those were my favorite foods when I was little.
  • I was just eating my banana, my favorite food.
  • I think lard is my favorite food group.
  • Of course, I would take that job in Maryland because it's double the pay and soft-shell crab just happens to be my favorite food.
  • I love to eat chocolate, as it is my favorite food.
  • I love to eat chocolate, as it is my favorite food.
  • Because it's double the pay, and soft shell crab just happens to be my favorite food.
  • All my favorite foods have butter on 'em.
  • Pancakes, toast, popcorn, grapes. [Gasps] Butter is my favorite food.
  • And my favorite food, of course, is lemon sage chicken and Yukon gold potatoes with braised kale.
  • This is my favorite food, and I keep thinking about my sister at home.
  • It's my favorite food: Scraps!

My favorite food are beans.

This phrase is incorrect. The subject "favorite food" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is." Using "are" in this context is grammatically wrong.

  • Garlic bread is my favorite food.
  • And my favorite food is broccoli.
  • Her favorite foods are sketti and butter.
  • (Cassandra) These used to be my favorite food.
  • And my favorite food was everything?
  • It's absolutely my favorite food.
  • It's only my favorite food.
  • I'm so discouraged I eat my favorite food first.
  • Those were my favorite foods when I was little.
  • I was just eating my banana, my favorite food.
  • I think lard is my favorite food group.
  • Of course, I would take that job in Maryland because it's double the pay and soft-shell crab just happens to be my favorite food.
  • I love to eat chocolate, as it is my favorite food.
  • I love to eat chocolate, as it is my favorite food.
  • Because it's double the pay, and soft shell crab just happens to be my favorite food.
  • All my favorite foods have butter on 'em.
  • Pancakes, toast, popcorn, grapes. [Gasps] Butter is my favorite food.
  • And my favorite food, of course, is lemon sage chicken and Yukon gold potatoes with braised kale.
  • This is my favorite food, and I keep thinking about my sister at home.
  • It's my favorite food: Scraps!

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