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There are 5 days left. vs There is 5 days left.

The correct phrase is 'there are five days left.' The verb 'are' should agree with the plural noun 'days.'
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Last updated: October 31, 2024 • 12392 views

There are 5 days left.

Correct. 'Are' agrees with the plural noun 'days.'

This phrase is used to indicate the number of days remaining. 'Are' is the correct form of the verb to agree with the plural noun 'days.'

Examples:

  • There are 5 days left until the deadline.
  • There are 5 days left in the month.
  • There are 5 days left in the school year.
  • There are 5 days left for the project to be completed.
  • There are 5 days left for the event.
  • Jul 26, 2024 ... faithzap on July 26, 2024: "there are 5 days left until running in circles is all yours to listen to forever and ever and 5 is my lucky ...
  • Dec 20, 2023 ... Reze special BECAUSE THERE ARE 5 DAYS LEFT TILL CHRISTMAS‼️‼️‼️‼️ ‼️‼️‼️ · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
  • Oct 19, 2024 ... There are 5 days left in the competition. I'm in Second Place in my group. It's going to be soooo close. Please consider voting for me again ...
  • May 14, 2023 ... There are 5 days left and I am a bit worried, what are my chances for passing the exam?
  • 23 hours ago ... Smiling because there are 5 days left to apply to SUNY Oswego for free! We're offering free applications through Nov. 17!
  • Oct 29, 2024 ... There are 5 days left to vote early in the 2024 presidential election. Here's how to do it in Brooklyn. · Election Day is less than a week off, ...
  • Oct 9, 2024 ... There are 5 days left to get your tickets for ArtTable's #AnnualLeadershipSeries panel exploring #ArtsinHealth!✨ Leading up to the event on ...
  • Oct 14, 2023 ... This topic was opened to get general information and forum users' opinions) Hello everyone, There are 5 days left until the end of the ...

Alternatives:

  • There are 5 days remaining.
  • There are only 5 days left.
  • There are just 5 days left.
  • There are still 5 days left.
  • There are exactly 5 days left.

There is 5 days left.

Incorrect. 'Is' does not agree with the plural noun 'days.'

  • Aug 24, 2024 ... There is 5 days left, with today's tasks already done, I will only get 16 more. But there are 42 "steps" till the final prize.
  • Oct 27, 2024 ... There is 5 days left before I have to submit everything. I did the math and there's almost 5k words worth of writing I have to do. I got ...
  • Jun 16, 2022 ... ... There is 5 days left, but the next train is in 6 minutes and is not carrying food, and as I need it to build a research quarters to get ...
  • Dec 19, 2008 ... ... there is 5 days left on the auction. The basic rundown of the car is ... I posted the car on EBAY and there is 5 days left on the auction.
  • Nov 21, 2021 ... So there is 5 days left, and this one looks doomed. They are barely over 20% funded. There is frequently a last minute surge, but it doesn't ...
  • Mar 8, 2007 ... There is a steal of a deal on ebay right now...well there is 5 days left in the auction, but... cgi.ebay.ca/610-NEW-EPOXY-Beginner-or-Big ...
  • Apr 28, 2020 ... It says there is 5 days left until my trial period is over. I really hate those hidden fees.
  • Daily reminder to vote for me for Americas Next Top Hitmaker, you can vote once per day, I'm in 5th place currently and there is 5 days left for this round of ...
  • Plus, there is 5 days left. Yes thanks appreciate the support the prime ... Plus, there is 5 days left. Don't quote me but I think it's something like ...

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