How (is/are) your parents?

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jayan12

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How is your parents?

How are your parents?

which one is correct?
 

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How is your parents?

How are your parents?

which one is correct?

"Parents" is a plural word so we use "are". "How is your mother" singular.
"How is your father" singular. "How are your parents" plural.
 

Nightmare85

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Usually "How are your parents?".

Are is used for plural and the parents are plural.

Cheers!
 
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