⚡ Black Friday Offer: Click here and shop now!

TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

the rest is ok vs the rest are ok

The correct phrase is 'the rest is ok.' In this case, 'rest' is considered a singular noun, so it should be paired with the singular verb 'is.' 'The rest are ok' is incorrect because 'are' is a plural verb that does not match with the singular noun 'rest.'

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 56415 views

the rest is ok

Correct. 'The rest is ok' is the right construction as 'rest' is treated as a singular noun.

Use 'the rest is ok' when referring to a singular entity or group of things that are satisfactory or acceptable.

Examples:

  • I've checked all the items, and the rest is ok.
  • The rest is ok, but we need to fix this one issue.
  • Don't worry about the details; the rest is ok.
  • Sep 7, 2023 ... Joystick controls mapping lost but the rest is ok. impreza. By impreza
  • Feb 11, 2022 ... James and the perspective look pretty off but I think the rest is ok. Fanmade.
  • Feb 22, 2021 ... My MX record is correct, so I wanted only to check with everyone here if the rest is ok or can I delete or do something to improve my email ...
  • Jul 10, 2023 ... However I would cut it off and if the rest is ok, use it. Not good enough though really of hello fresh. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • Browser width not 100% on iPad and iPhone, the rest is ok · Ask Question. Asked 12 years, 1 month ago. Modified 10 years, 11 months ago. Viewed 9k times.
  • Jul 28, 2018 ... Re: [SOLVED] Can't curl or download when on ethernet but the rest is OK ... First, only x86_64 is Arch Linux. Arch-ARM is a separate distribution.
  • Jul 1, 2024 ... but it must be with a space. "C:/Users/Cristhian Guedes/STM32Cube/Repository/STM32Cube_FW_L0_V1.12.2/Drivers/CMSIS/Include". All the rest is OK.
  • Mar 1, 2009 ... who is doubting, even if the rest is OK, that he'll be wheels up at 0700. wsuffa. Touchdown! Greaser! Joined: Feb 22, 2005. Messages ...
  • Jun 5, 2021 ... Usually the first one is messed up, but not always. Sometimes it is 1 out of 10, sometimes there are 4 bad tracks in row and then the rest is ok ...
  • May 14, 2014 ... Medhufushi Island Resort: Full board without water. The rest is OK. - See 1384 traveler reviews, 2808 candid photos, and great deals for ...

Alternatives:

  • the remainder is ok
  • everything else is ok
  • the remaining items are ok
  • the rest is fine
  • the rest is acceptable

the rest are ok

Incorrect. 'The rest are ok' is not a valid construction as 'rest' is singular and should be paired with the singular verb 'is.'

  • Jun 28, 2023 ... First layer is stringy/bubbly but the rest are ok, any ideas on what the issue is?
  • One of my Maps has an Error 403 - The rest are ok · Help and support · umap · grid56126 (Grid56126) June 1, 2023, 2:27pm 1. Hi all. Just one of (very ...
  • Feb 20, 2019 ... Notifier INVREP on a few devices - the rest are OK. Technical Support. Hello - I am working on a Notifier NFS-640. It has a single SLC ...
  • Sep 7, 2021 ... The rest are ok to come in at Viewer level. However being on SSO people can just join and immediately get created as Members and we then go ...
  • Jan 24, 2013 ... However, in the case of the boxes, we might say The rest are OK, and in the case of the bottles we might say The rest is not enough to fill ...
  • Jun 5, 2021 ... The strange thing is that this happens randomly - just few of the tracks are bad and the rest are ok. Usually the first one is messed up ...
  • Mar 11, 2016 ... The rest are Ok. I could use C1 and C2 to ape P and TV. Is this a software/firmware problem?
  • Apr 21, 2011 ... An Access 2003 database will not correctly print/preview a report on one computer only - the rest are OK. Have tried putting both front and back-end in same ...
  • In terms of the DLC Exotic Packs, Forsaken should be near the top of your list since it has a lot of really solid Exotics, the rest are ok. Edit: Others ...
  • Feb 26, 2009 ... Discussion about Sky sport ghosting, but the rest are ok. Why is that?

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!

×

⚡️ Black Friday 2024 ⚡️

Stock up on credits for the entire year!

Grab this offer now!