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Jyotindra Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Correct usage

Which is a correct sentence?

The lock and key is missing?

or

The lock and key are missing?
  

Top answer

Hello jyotindra-- and welcome to EF. I suggest: The lock and key are missing.

  • Hello jyotindra-- and welcome to EF.
  • I suggest: The lock and key are missing.
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3 Answers
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Hello jyotindra-- and welcome to EF.

I suggest: The lock and key are missing.
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Hello Mister Micawber, thanks for response.

I am inclined to believe lock and key as one unit and hence the sentence in my opinion should read: The lock and key is missing.

I invite different responses.
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Hi,
I agree with MrM.
Clive

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