Couples That or Couples Who

Which one is correct couple or couples?

But, think about it: couple is actually a singular noun, so you should use a singular verb. A couple is one thing, not two things. So couple is singular. The plural form is couples.

How do you use couple in a sentence?

Couple sentence example

  • I have a couple of polo shirts, but no light shirts. …
  • Finally he took down a couple of cups and poured them some coffee. …
  • She pulled a couple of bowls out of the refrigerator. …
  • Think about it a couple of minutes. …
  • Howie only came to New Hampshire a couple of times.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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