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which seems to be vs which seem to be

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Which seems to be' is correct when referring to a singular noun or a singular concept, while 'which seem to be' is correct when referring to plural nouns or concepts.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 9380 views

which seems to be

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular noun or concept.

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

Examples:

The solution, which seems to be the most effective, is to increase funding.
The book, which seems to be a bestseller, is flying off the shelves.

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any experience which seems to be of God, will be genuine. - will be of God.'2. On the face of it this claim of the essential veridicality* of any religious experience,.
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Alternatives:

which appears to be
which looks to be
which is likely to be
which is believed to be
which is thought to be

which seem to be

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

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

Examples:

The results, which seem to be accurate, need to be verified.
The options, which seem to be endless, are overwhelming.

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Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: Holman Christian Standard Bible But even more, those parts of the ...
…22On the contrary, it is much truer that the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary; 23and those members of the body which we deem ...
Feet of the animals of the lower Tertiary--feet which seem to be. Broad-leaved trees seem to be constantly gaining on the forests of. Fence; for the negroes here ...
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: - King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition.

Alternatives:

which appear to be
which look to be
which are likely to be
which are believed to be
which are thought to be

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