I've been thinking about this one and wondering which really is used more often--
is or
are. I think it is a bit muddled. I think here (USA) we most often use
are with
couple. On the other hand, it seems that with
pair we most often use
is.
- There are a couple of people in the room.
There are a couple of dogs running down the street.
There is a pair of scissors in the drawer.
There is a pair of socks on the bed.
Interesting.
:)
[Edited to put the "are" in the first sentence.]