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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

compound subject?

Is it correct to say, "Buying the right equipment and making good decisions are (or is) what keeps you safe.
  

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I'd say are , and keep . e. conceivable as a single effort, then a case could be made for the singular is .

  • I'd say are , and keep .
  • e.
  • conceivable as a single effort, then a case could be made for the singular is .
  • Singing and dancing is the way I make my living.
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I'd say are, and keep. If the two actions were more closely related, i.e. conceivable as a single effort, then a case could be made for the singular is.

Singing and dancing is the way I make my living.

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