Which one is correct?
"which appears" or "which appear"?

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which appears

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "which appears" when referring to a singular noun. The verb "appears" agrees with the singular subject.

Examples:

  • The book, which appears on the shelf, is mine.
  • The car, which appears in the driveway, belongs to my neighbor.

which appear

This phrase is incorrect. The verb should agree with the singular noun that "which" refers to.


Alternatives:

  • which appears
  • that appears
  • that appear
  • which is appearing
  • that is appearing
The correct phrase is "which appears." In this case, "which" is referring to a singular noun, so the verb should also be singular. The phrase is commonly used in English and is grammatically correct.

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

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