Get In Line or Get In the Line
We usually say "get in line" (without the article "the"). Similarly, we say "be in line", "stand in line", or "wait in line".
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Trousers Are Or Trousers Is. Which Is Correct?
It's "trousers are". The British term trousers ("pants" in American English) only has a plural form; as a result, it requires a plural form of a verb.
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Panties Are Or Panties Is. Which Is Correct?
It's "panties are". Some clothing-related nouns, like panties, are always used in a plural form and take a plural form of a verb.
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Pajamas Are Or Pajamas Is. Which Is Correct?
It's "pajamas are". Because this word is always used in a plural form, it's incorrect to say "pajamas is".
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Can You Say 'a Knowledge'?
We don't say "a knowledge". However, "knowledge" is sometimes used with "a", but only in the pattern "a knowledge of something".
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'Cut in Line' or 'Cut in the Line'
It's "cut in line". We use the expression "cut in line" when someone unfairly goes in front of other people who are waiting in line.
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'Wait in Line' or 'Wait in the Line'
We say "wait in line". When talking about a row of people or things, the article is usually, but not always, unnecessary.
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'Stand in Line' or 'Stand in the Line'
We commonly say "stand in line" (without the article "the") when talking about a row of people or things.
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Can You Say 'a Content'?
"Content" is typically an uncountable noun, so it's incorrect to say "a content".
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