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the person who are vs the person who is

"The person who is" is the proper English phrasing. In this case, the verb should agree with the singular noun "person." Using "are" would be incorrect as it does not match the singular subject.
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This phrase is incorrect. The verb should agree with the singular noun "person," so it should be "the person who is."

"the person who are"

Incorrect usage. The verb should be singular to match the singular noun "person."
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This phrase is correct. The verb "is" agrees with the singular noun "person."

"the person who is"

Correct usage. Use "the person who is" when referring to a singular person.
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