Webmar 26, 2015 · yes, context dependent of course. The oxford english dictionary includes over 500 examples but one, is bananas are an important export crop. or, the. Webthey are a type of determiner and they go before a noun. A/an before a noun shows that what is referred to is not already known to the speaker, listener, writer and/or reader (it is. Webdec 20, 2014 · your 1st version (is) sounds okay to my ame ear. The 2nd version (are) sounds awkward to me. If you're not comfortable in…