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the woods was vs the woods were

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The woods were' is the correct phrase when referring to a plural subject like 'woods.' 'The woods was' would be incorrect because 'woods' is a plural noun and requires a plural verb like 'were.'

Last updated: March 19, 2024

the woods was

This phrase is incorrect. 'Woods' is a plural noun and requires a plural verb.

Incorrect - 'woods' is a plural noun, so it should be followed by a plural verb like 'were.'

Alternatives:

  • the woods were
  • the forest was
  • the trees were
  • the woodland was
  • the grove was

the woods were

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a plural subject like 'woods.'

Correct - 'woods' is a plural noun, so it should be followed by a plural verb like 'were.'

Alternatives:

  • the forest was
  • the trees were
  • the woodland was
  • the grove was
  • the jungle was

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