You are correct ("play"), and the other party is wrong. I was told the correct word is "plays" in that instance and not "play". Why are units of measurement singular in compound adjectives, e.g. Why don't some contractions work in certain places? That is, why can't we answer the question "Is she coming?" with "Yes, she's"? Why do I sometimes see are with company or team names, as in "Apple are announcing a new iPhone"? Why do I sometimes hear constructions like needs washed or needs looked at? Is it "between you and me" or "between you and I"? How do I indicate possession when something belongs to two people? Should I use a or an before this word, acronym, or initialism? Looking for books about grammar, style and conventions? Check out our list of resources. Every top-level comment must accurately answer OP's question and provide a thoughtful, knowledgeable explanation based on evidence. r/grammar is a friendly and knowledgeable community dedicated to helping posters with questions about grammar, language, style, conventions and punctuation.
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