This is confusing for me because on the one hand when you point at some shoes actually you're showing something that is originally a plural noun so it must be addressed as plural. On the other hand we want to use a pair of which is singular. So which is correct? It's a pair of shoes.2016-07-13
Is a pair of shoes singular or plural?
When we have "a pair of" something, we use the singular verb. This is a pair of shoes.2005-08-03
What do you call the pair of shoes?
When you're talking about just one shoe, you can just call it "a shoe". When you're talking about both of the shoes, you have to call them "a pair of shoes". Other things that come in pairs: a pair of pants.
Is it pairs of shoes or pair of shoes?
You're right, pair is singular, and a pair of jeans is a good present. A pair of shoes is a good present. The standard plural of pair is pairs. Some English users say pair as plural, but that is nonstandard.2011-12-07
What does pair of shoes mean?
1 two identical or similar things matched for use together. a pair of socks.
Can shoes be it or them?
You use them because shoes are plural.2017-04-10
Is pair of shoe correct?
You're right, pair is singular, and a pair of jeans is a good present. A pair of shoes is a good present. The standard plural of pair is pairs. Some English users say pair as plural, but that is nonstandard.2011-12-07
What is collective noun for shoes?
The collective noun for shoes is a 'scandal', A Scandal of Shoes.2015-05-05
Is it a pair of shoes or a pair of shoe?
When you're talking about just one shoe, you can just call it "a shoe". When you're talking about both of the shoes, you have to call them "a pair of shoes".
Is it correct to say pair or pairs?
The plural of pair is pairs. You ordered both pairs of shoes from Amazon. You'll pick up two pairs of pants at the dry cleaners.2020-08-18