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Off-topic, but: > The couple, who is Black Anyone else find this grammar jarring? I think it's probably technically correct, because it's one couple, but "The

• emsy 5y ago
  No, because the declination of “be” refers to couple, which is 3rd person singular. The sentence is correct.
  • hammock 5y ago
    There is no hard and fast rule. The phrase could just as soon read "the couple, that is..." or "the couple, who are..." both of which sound better to my ear personally than "the couple, who is." Also note it has been common and correct English for centuries to mix singular and plural in sentences like this: "Everybody takes off their hats."
    • gaws 5y ago
      > The phrase could just as soon read "the couple, that is..." or "the couple, who are..." both of which sound better to my ear personally than "the couple, who is." "The couple, who are" is incorrect. What "sounds" better is not always correct.
• atkailash 5y ago
  Both are correct but it’s also regional to an extent. Bands/music groups are a good example. US says “Ace of Base is coming to the States” Versus UK “Ace of Base are…”
  • cperciva 5y ago
    Not sure why this comment was dead but I vouched to resurrect it since atkailash has the right answer here. Whether a group (family, band, or entire corporation) is treated as singular or plural differs between US and UK English.
• gaws 5y ago
  This is correct. "Couple" is singular, so "is" is correct. You'd use "are" if both people are mentioned: John and Jane, who are Black.