Is 'Leftovers' a Plural Noun?
"Leftovers" is a plural noun. We use it to refer to the food that has not been eaten at the end of a meal.
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Leftover vs. Left Over. Which Is Correct?
"Leftover" and "left over" are both adjectives and have the same meaning. What's the difference? "Leftover" can only be used before a noun.
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Surroundings Is or Surroundings Are
It's "surroundings are". Since the noun "surroundings" only has a plural form, it requires a verb in the plural.
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Suburbs Is or Suburbs Are
We say "the suburbs are", not "the suburbs is". Being "suburbs" a plural noun, it takes a verb in the plural.
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Outskirts Is Or Outskirts Are
It's "outskirts are" . Since "outskirts" is a noun that only has a plural form, it takes a verb in the plural.
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Goods Have or Goods has. Which Is Correct?
It's "goods have" (not "goods has"). "Goods" is a plural noun and takes a plural verb.
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Contents Is or Contents Are. Which Is Correct?
It's "contents are". "Contents" is a plural noun that we use to speak about the things that are inside a box, bag, etc. or that are written in an email, book, etc.
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Belongings Is or Belongings Are. Which Is Correct?
It's "belongings are". When talking about the things you own or carry with you, this noun only has a plural form and requires a plural form of a verb.
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Ruins Are Or Ruins Is. Which Is Correct?
It's "ruins are". Since "ruins" is a plural noun, it takes a plural form of a verb.
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