'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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Forceps Are or Forceps Is. Which Is Correct?
It's "forceps are". Some nouns, including forceps, only have a plural form and require a plural form of a verb.
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Tweezers Are Or Tweezers Is. Which Is Correct?
It's "tweezers are". Since this instrument consists of two parts and only has a plural form, it's not correct to say "tweezers is".
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Tongs Are Or Tongs Is. Which Is Correct?
It's "tongs are". Since this object consists of two parts and only has a plural form, it's incorrect to say "tongs is".
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'Scissors Are' or 'Scissors Is'
It's "scissors are". It's not correct to say "scissors is" because some nouns, like scissors, only have a plural form.
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'In Line' vs. 'On Line'
In standard American English, we typically say "in line". "On line" is mainly used in New York City and the surrounding areas.
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Can You Say 'a Ruin'?
It's correct to say "a ruin". However, to speak about the remains of a city or building, the plural form, ruins, is more common.
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Leftovers Are Or Leftovers Is. Which Is Correct?
It's "leftovers are". When using this term to talk about the food that has not been eaten at the end of a meal, we use a verb in the plural form.
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