When to use "is" and when to use "are"

[Unregistered]

Hi

I'm not always sure when to use the plural form and when not. for example data is or are? please give me guidance and maybe a website where I can look it up when I'm not sure. thank you

 

[cuteycat]

hi there..

try this link :

data - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

 

[David L.]

See "data is, data are" posted yesterday 20.27p.m.

 

[RedMtl]

Hi

I'm not always sure when to use the plural form and when not. for example data is or are? please give me guidance and maybe a website where I can look it up when I'm not sure. thank you

Correctly, it is "data are." Sadly, I hear "data is" all too frequently.

 

[riverkid]

Correctly, it is "data are." Sadly, I hear "data is" all too frequently.

RedMtl,

Both are correct. Hearing something all too frequently is a great indicator that it's a natural part of language.

Better have a peek at,

https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/ask-teacher/64607-data-data.html