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"there are eighteen" vs "there is eighteen"

The correct phrase is 'there are eighteen.' 'There is eighteen' is incorrect because 'eighteen' is a plural number, so it should be followed by 'are' instead of 'is.' This mistake commonly occurs when the speaker forgets that 'eighteen' is a plural number.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

there are eighteen

This phrase is correct. 'There are eighteen' is the appropriate way to indicate the existence of eighteen items or entities.

Use 'there are eighteen' when you want to state that there are a total of eighteen items, people, or things.

Examples:

  • There are eighteen students in the classroom.
  • There are eighteen apples in the basket.
  • There are eighteen chapters in the book.
  • There are eighteen employees in the company.
  • There are eighteen houses on the street.

there is eighteen

This phrase is incorrect. 'There is eighteen' should be 'There are eighteen' to match the plural nature of 'eighteen.'


Alternatives:

  • There are eighteen

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