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THE YOLK OF THE EGG IS WHITE. vs THE YOLK OF THE EGG ARE WHITE

The correct phrase is "the yolk of the egg is white." The word "yolk" is a singular noun, so it should be paired with the singular verb "is." Using the plural verb "are" in the second phrase is incorrect.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 8401 views

THE YOLK OF THE EGG IS WHITE.

This phrase is correct. The word "yolk" is singular, so it should be paired with the singular verb "is."

This phrase is used to describe the color of the yolk inside an egg. It is grammatically correct and commonly used in English.
  • Aug 24, 2013 ...The yolk of the egg is white” is correct grammatically, but not scientifically. The yolk of an egg is yellow. On the other hand, if this isn't ...
  • Aug 3, 2015 ... Riddle: Which is correct to say, "The yolk of the egg are white," or "The yolk of the egg is white?" Answer: Neither, becaus...
  • Nov 8, 2022 ...The yolk of the egg is white” is correct grammatically, but not scientifically. The yolk of an egg is yellow. On the other hand, if this isn't ...
  • Dec 11, 2019 ... "The yolk of the egg is white" or "The yolk of the egg are white"? A. Neither, the yolk is the white part. Why? I think the yolk is the ...
  • Mar 26, 2020 ...The yolk of the egg is white” is correct grammatically, but not scientifically. The yolk of an egg is yellow. On the other hand, if this isn't ...
  • Nov 23, 2022 ... ... the yolk of the egg is white? Can't wait to show this pic to whoever the hell asked me that when I was a kid. Upvote 2. Downvote Reply reply
  • What is correct to say - "the yolk of the egg is white" or "the yolk of the egg are white"? Neither - the yolk of the egg is yellow.
  • Feb 6, 2016 ... The two sounds correct but only one is correct enough if we are good in tenses and verbs.So the corrent answer is "The yolk of the egg is white"
  • Which is correct "The yolk of the egg is white" or "The egg yolk is white?" +42 votes. 1.7k views. asked Jun 26, 2017 in Guess / Riddles / Quizzes by arkzo ...

THE YOLK OF THE EGG ARE WHITE

This phrase is incorrect. The word "yolk" is singular, so it should be paired with the singular verb "is." Using the plural verb "are" in this context is grammatically wrong.

  • Aug 24, 2013 ... The yolk of the egg are white.—use this if you are talking about multiple egg yolks.
  • Aug 3, 2015 ... Riddle: Which is correct to say, "The yolk of the egg are white," or "The yolk of the egg is white?" Answer: Neither, becaus...
  • Nov 8, 2022 ... The yolk of the egg are white.—use this if you are talking about multiple egg yolks.
  • Dec 11, 2019 ... "The yolk of the egg is white" or "The yolk of the egg are white"? A. Neither, the yolk is the white part. Why? I think the yolk is the ...
  • Mar 26, 2020 ... The yolk of the egg are white.—use this if you are talking about multiple egg yolks.
  • Nov 23, 2022 ... ... The yolk of the egg are white or the yolk of the egg is white? Can't wait to show this pic to whoever the hell asked me that when I was a ...
  • Nov 28, 2012 ... Which is correct to say, 'The yolk of the egg are white' or, 'The yolk of the egg is white'?. A. Neither. The yolk of an egg is yellow. Real ...
  • Sep 7, 2024 ... Or another example: “Which is correct to say: 'the yolk of the egg are white' or 'the yolk of the egg is white?' Think carefully.” Answer ...
  • What is correct to say - "the yolk of the egg is white" or "the yolk of the egg are white"? Neither - the yolk of the egg is yellow.

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