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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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the person who are

This phrase is incorrect. The verb should agree with the singular noun "person," so it should be "the person who is."

Incorrect usage. The verb should be singular to match the singular noun "person."
  • May 3, 2024 ... Don't let go of the hand of the person who are precious to you ^^. Anime. r ...
  • Applicants to which this paragraph applies shall obtain letters of reference from 2 qualified physicians who are familiar with the person, who are not relatives ...
  • Oct 1, 2020 ... Question: A The person who are standing on the corner is my uncle. B The person who is standing on the corner are my uncle.
  • May 9, 2020 ... I would like to ask one thing to the person who are relating this event to themselves !how many times ,you get hurted ? Is that the same ...
  • Usually, we will contact the person who are complaining about and give them a copy of your complaint. We may ask them to provide specific information or a ...
  • Jun 3, 2018 ... Definitely the person who are commenting watching your video but how much time not sure.
  • (3) Maintained in the files in the course of employment by other agents of the person who are associated with research, development, test marketing, or ...
  • the testimony of the person who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind and the. 4-8. interpretation/transliteration of the proceeding by the qualified ...
  • Nov 7, 2023 ... It is hard to determine whether the person who are trying to be friends with you on social media are real or fake. Then, you ask yourself ...

the person who is

This phrase is correct. The verb "is" agrees with the singular noun "person."

Correct usage. Use "the person who is" when referring to a singular person.
  • Jul 7, 2023 ... 'The Best Way to Spot an Idiot — Look for the Person Who is Cruel'. Our co-founder John Pearson writes a note to our community praising the ...
  • Dec 10, 2023 ... In defense of the person who is Liz Magill. To repeat, in defense of the person. Not in defense of her congressional testimony.
  • Jun 18, 2014 ... The person who is being complained about. I would have used "complainer" but that sounds wrong as it is closer to saying that person likes ...
  • Jul 1, 2023 ... Look for the person who is cruel'. To quote Pritzker, 'Many important people look at the vulnerable only as rungs on a ladder to the top. 'I'm ...
  • May 4, 2022 ... How do I stop the person who is substituting peoples pictures? Question. Hello, I attend zoom meetings and someone will have their profile ...
  • Dec 30, 2020 ... Also please note that the person who is editing/updating your survey submissions does not need to have a user account by himself/herself. 1 ...
  • Oct 6, 2022 ... The person who is closest and left most always goes for kickoff? (Red). DISCUSSION. r/RocketLeague ...
  • "They are always focusing on the person who is doing the worst": Exploring how crisis shapes young people's pathways in and out of supportive housing in ...
  • Aug 18, 2023 ... ... the person who is always slow to anger & is patient beyond comprehension.. the person who's intentions are always pure and kind.. the person ...
  • May 5, 2023 ... Name of the person who is writing ticket ... Hi all,. I have two questions! 1- Whenever I write a ticket using Jira cloud API, it comes with my ...

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