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Default There is/are plenty of fish in the sea.

There is/are plenty of fish in the sea.


Would you pick is or are in the above sample and why?
Moreover, what idea does it convey to you? Thanks.
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Default Re: There is/are plenty of fish in the sea.

Are

It means that you may have lost this thing/person but there are many more out there waiting for you to find them.
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Thanks, Anglika.
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