RedpenPeople is or people are?
Instead of
People is waiting outside.
Say
People are waiting outside.
Subject–verb agreement
The word people takes a plural verb when it means more than one person. Use are, not is.
En español
Cuando people significa varias personas, es plural. Usa are, no is.
Try saying these aloud
Read each sentence, then make one of your own.
- People are waiting outside.
- The people here are friendly.
- Many people are learning English.