Verbs

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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.

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.

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.