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they are apple vs it is apples

These two phrases aren't equivalent to one another because they reference differing quantities and subjects. 'They are apple' is incorrect because 'apple' should be pluralized to 'apples' to match the subject 'they'. 'It is apples' is correct because 'apples' is the plural form of 'apple' and matches the singular subject 'it'.
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Last updated: August 19, 2024 • 18870 views

they are apple

Incorrect. 'Apple' should be pluralized to 'apples' to match the subject 'they'.

The correct form should be 'They are apples' to match the plural subject 'they'.
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it is apples

Correct. 'Apples' is the plural form of 'apple' and matches the singular subject 'it'.

This phrase is used when referring to a singular subject 'it' and the plural form of 'apple', which is 'apples'.
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