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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.