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the traffic is heavy today vs he traffic are heavy today

The correct phrase is "the traffic is heavy today." In English, we use the singular form "is" with uncountable nouns like "traffic." The plural form "are" is used with countable nouns. Therefore, the first phrase is the correct one.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1287 views

the traffic is heavy today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use the singular form "is" with uncountable nouns like "traffic."
  • White House" or "The traffic is heavy today": 0 - Normal. 1 - Mild (all or most words understandable). 2 - Moderate (most words not understandable). 3 - Severe ...
  • hour if the traffic is heavy. Today Joe had to be home early, so he took the back roads and, sure enough, he was home in 30 minutes. But, as it happened, the ...
  • View translation. “@teacher_norba: Qdo o trânsito estiver parado como hj em SP, nos falamos: the traffic is heavy today.”. Thanks teacher! View translation.

he traffic are heavy today

This phrase is incorrect. The plural form "are" does not match with the uncountable noun "traffic."

Incorrect usage. Use the singular form "is" with uncountable nouns.

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