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What is the verb in your twin sisters are seventh grade?

The verb in the sentence "Your twin sisters are seventh grade" is are.

Let's break it down:

* Your twin sisters is the subject of the sentence.

* are is the verb, indicating a state of being.

* seventh grade is the predicate nominative, describing the subject.

While it's grammatically correct, the sentence could be rephrased to be more natural:

* "Your twin sisters are in seventh grade."

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