Most English nouns are clearly singular or plural, but “people” is a bit of an anomaly and can cause much confusion. Because of the varying contexts in which we use it, it would not be surprising for you to wonder if “people” is singular or plural. “People” is the plural and is most commonly used …
Susan Parker
When learning English, we must know how to use the correct prepositions so that our speech sounds fluent. For example, a common confusion arises around whether to say “speak to” or “speak with.” What is the difference between “speak to” and “speak with”? Speak to and speak with are both are correct and can be …
There are many facets of language that one must understand to truly master the English language. One of these is grasping the appropriate use of pronouns, and a case in point is who vs. whom. For example, is it “Who can I trust?” or “Whom can I trust?” “Whom can I trust?” is formally accurate, …
In any language, when you have the right tools, you can express almost anything. Making plurals and showing ownership in English are both subject to several rules, which leads to our discussion on when to use “students’” and when you should rather use “student’s.” Student’s is the singular form of the possessive noun student, referring …
Many people use these two terms interchangeably, which leads a new English speaker to wonder which form is correct — “here is” or “here are”? As with all English constructions, it’s important to know when to choose singular or plural verb forms. In the case of “here is” and “here are,” both are correct, and …
Learning to speak English entails making sure that you use the correct verb form. Verb errors are very obvious to native speakers and are an important aspect to master as you work towards fluency. A common confusion arises when considering whether to say, “There is people” or “There are people.” “People” is the plural noun …