Asked by Amy

Could someone explain to me why the word "like" is plural and not singular because I actually thought "like" was singular.
And isn't "the girls" singular?

"the girls like the movie"
Answered by Ms. Sue
Ahh -- our complicated English language.

Look at these plural verbs:

They <u>sleep</u> at night.
Those girls <u>go</u> to our school.
My children <u>live</u> in different states.

"The girls" is plural. Plural means more than one.

The girls like vampire movies.
The girl likes vampire movies.
Answered by Amy
oh okay, thank you
Also, what about "the family" is it plural or singular?
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

Family is singular. My family is one unit.

Answered by Amy
thank you again!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome, again. :-)
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