“Person” 用 is 还是 are?

在英语学习中,很多初学者会疑惑:“person” 到底该搭配 is 还是 are?其实,答案取决于 “person” 是单数还是复数形式。

1. 单数:person → is

“Person” 是一个可数名词,其单数形式表示“一个人”。作为第三人称单数,动词要用 is

✅ The person is waiting outside.
✅ Each person is responsible for their own actions.

2. 复数:people → are

“Person” 的复数通常不是 “persons”(仅用于正式或法律语境),而是更常见的 people。此时动词要用 are

✅ The people are happy with the result.
✅ Many people are learning English online.

3. 特殊情况:persons

在极少数正式场合(如法律、公告)中,“persons” 可作复数使用,但仍需搭配 are

✅ All persons are required to show ID.
(所有人员必须出示身份证。)

4. 常见错误提醒

❌ 错误:The person are here.
✅ 正确:The person is here.

❌ 错误:People is coming.
✅ 正确:People are coming.

小测验:选 is 还是 are?

句子:That person _____ my teacher.