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Liu Sean Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Do I use 'is' or 'are'?

Right, my English is a little rusty from being abroad too long, but here's a simple question I encountered:

Is this correct:

There 'is' a book and a mug on the desk.

If so, how about this?

A book and a mug 'are' on the desk

I have a few more queries:

There 'are' two books and three pens on the desk.

and

Two books and three pens are on the desk.

Thanks!
  

Top answer

Liu Sean A book and a mug 'are' on the desk "Are" is the only choice here. Liu Sean There 'are' two books and three pens on the desk. "Are" is the only choice here.

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  • Liu Sean A book and a mug 'are' on the desk "Are" is the only choice here.
  • Liu Sean There 'are' two books and three pens on the desk.
  • "Are" is the only choice here.
  • Liu Sean There 'is' a book and a mug on the desk.
  • In this case, either "is" or "are" can be used.
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Liu SeanA book and a mug 'are' on the desk
"Are" is the only choice here.
Liu SeanThere 'are' two books and three pens on the desk.
"Are" is the only choice here.
Liu SeanThere 'is' a book and a mug on the desk.
In this case, either "is" or "are" can be used.
Liu Sean
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