Is vs. Are—When to Use Each | Grammarly
www.grammarly.com › blog › is-vs-areGrammar. When deciding whether to use is or are, look at whether the noun is plural or singular. If the noun is singular, use is. If it is plural or there is more than one noun, use are. The cat is eating all of his food. The cats are eating all of their food. The cat and the dog are eating as fast as they can.