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Jack112 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
And / Subject
Are these two sentences grammatically correct?
Should I be using 'is' or 'are'? What is the difference in meaning when I use 'is' vs 'are'?
1. If frequent inspection and maintenance is not performed, the potential of clogged pipe increases. (What is the subject here?)
2. If frequent inspection and maintenance are not performed, the potential of clogged pipe increases. (What is the subject here?)
Thanks
Should I be using 'is' or 'are'? What is the difference in meaning when I use 'is' vs 'are'?
1. If frequent inspection and maintenance is not performed, the potential of clogged pipe increases. (What is the subject here?)
2. If frequent inspection and maintenance are not performed, the potential of clogged pipe increases. (What is the subject here?)
Thanks
Top answer
You may choose either 'is' or 'are'. With 'is' you are conceptualizing 'inspection and maintenance' as a single, combined procedure. With 'are' you are conceptualizing the two as separate operations.
- You may choose either 'is' or 'are'.
- With 'is' you are conceptualizing 'inspection and maintenance' as a single, combined procedure.
- With 'are' you are conceptualizing the two as separate operations.
- The subject of the if -clause is 'frequent inspection and maintenance' in both sentences.
- CJ
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You may choose either 'is' or 'are'. With 'is' you are conceptualizing 'inspection and maintenance' as a single, combined procedure. With 'are' you are conceptualizing the two as separate operations.
The subject of the if-clause is 'frequent inspection and maintenance' in both sentences.
CJ
The subject of the if-clause is 'frequent inspection and maintenance' in both sentences.
CJ
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