which represent vs which represents

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts, depending on the subject. 'Which represent' is used when referring to plural nouns or pronouns, while 'which represents' is used when referring to singular nouns or pronouns.

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which represent

This phrase is correct when referring to plural nouns or pronouns.

Use 'which represent' when the subject being referred to is plural.

Examples:

There are three options, which represent different choices.

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Shares comprise all financial assets which represent property rights on corporations or quasi-corporations.
This continues to a maximum of 16 pulses which represent 76-80 doses.
No exemption shall be granted in respect of taxes, charges, duties or fees which represent charges for services rendered.
These funds shall be used to finance small and medium-sized projects, which represent an integral part of the framework programme.
And it's serving 52,000 villages, which represent about 80 million people.
At the request of Parliament, the European Commission initiated reforms which represent considerable progress.
Holdings of securities which represent property rights on corporations or quasi-corporations.
The real future of Europe lies in supporting traditional, regional products which represent the achievements of local communities.
Within this market there are specialities, which represent the opportunities offered by diversity in Europe.
Holdings of securities which represent property rights in corporations or quasi-corporations.
This refers to holdings of securities which represent property rights in corporations or quasi-corporations.
This calculation may take account only of fixed capital expenditure corresponding to land, building and plant, which represent the standard base.
Activities which represent a continuation of agricultural activity and which use agricultural products.
Over this period export sales, which represent approximately 60 % of the Community industry's overall production, increased 69 %.
This code of conduct establishes some important principles which represent a major leap forward in the EU's contribution to peace and stability in the world.
We do not understand why they should be so little inclined to increase these demands, which represent a practical and heartfelt necessity which would benefit all our citizens.
But we had been in contact with the Netherlands, which represent the presidency, and they were asked to investigate the matter.
This will be extremely favourable to small and medium-sized enterprises, which represent the highest percentage of European businesses, particularly in the economically weaker areas.
In Italy, for example, there are around four million small businesses, which represent 90 % of our enterprises.
This was not the Commission's intention, and that has been made clear by modifications which represent a more differentiated approach.

Alternatives:

that represent
who represent
representing

which represents

This phrase is correct when referring to singular nouns or pronouns.

Use 'which represents' when the subject being referred to is singular.