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minil  +  543196 Fri, 18 Jul 08 07:30 PM
Hi All,
Which of the follwoing is correct.

1. How is your parents?
2. How are your parents?

Thanks in Advance
minil
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Anonymous, 1 yr 127 days ago
The correct form is  2. How are your parents.

Are is for plural/multiple items: "Where are my books?"

Is applies to a single item/person: "Where is my book?"
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optilang  +  543206 Fri, 18 Jul 08 08:05 PM

minil
“Hi All,
Which of the follwoing is correct.

1. How is your parents?
2. How are your parents?

Thanks in Advance
”


How are your parents?

How is your mother?

How is your father?
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