rest is fine vs rest are fine

The correct phrase is "rest is fine." In this context, "rest" is considered a singular noun, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is."

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"rest is fine"

Use this phrase when referring to a group of things or people, with "rest" as a singular noun followed by the singular verb "is."

Examples:

The first few pages have some errors, but the rest is fine.
Most of the team members are ready, and the rest is fine.
I've checked all the items on the list, and the rest is fine.
Some of the dishes were too spicy, but the rest is fine.
Half of the students have submitted their assignments, and the rest is fine.

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And serve the first special. the rest is fine.
The situation of the apartment is very good at four metro stops from the centre of Berlin. The apartment itself is okay, but the curtains close difficult and the curtain of... douche need to be changed. Otherwise, the rest is fine.
I couldn't be a part of killing him, but all the rest is fine.
No, I'm sure the rest is fine.
The rest is fine.
The rest is fine.
Well, the rest is fine.

This phrase is incorrect in English.

"rest are fine"

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I'm sure the rest are fine.
And the rest are fine as they are.
But does one crown matter,... if the rest of the teeth are fine?
Involve having a rest fine spacious beaches.
To services having a rest fine park where in summertime works tsvetomuzykalnyj a fountain and a children's game complex with the cascade of fountains and an amphitheatre for spectators.
I couldn't be a part of killing him, but all the rest is fine.
If this will lay the horrible stereotypes to rest... fine.
Now to the kobrinchena can have a rest in fine park of Suvorov or in three squares.
This includes things like the chin rest, fine tuners, strings and the bridge.
No, I'm sure the rest is fine.
The facilities were designed to allow you to access all necessities for work, rest and fine dining in whatever style you choose.
And serve the first special. the rest is fine.
Rest assured, fine, we're close.
Fine rest after walks on small streets of Prague.
At the end of the tour we will enjoy a well deserved rest sipping fine wine accompanied by salami, bruschetta with olive oil and other delicacies.
Rest in Crimea - fine possibility to have a rest from city affairs and to restore the health.
The rest is nothing but fine words.
For the rest, everything worked fine and without any problem.
I'm sorry, you could silence me and all the rest of these fine folks...
The rest comes from fines, interest on late payments and surpluses due to exchange rate differences.

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