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GZheng Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

how much is/are - urgent, please help

which is correct?

How much is one lemon and two apples?
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how much are one lemon and two apples?

the first one sounds correct, but it doesnt seem to match the subjects.
please help.

thanks.
  

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Both are possible: the first if you are considering a single grand total, and the second if you are mentally viewing a running total. -- How much is/are two apples and one lemon?

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are possible: the first if you are considering a single grand total, and the second if you are mentally viewing a running total.
  • -- How much is/are two apples and one lemon?
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Both are possible: the first if you are considering a single grand total, and the second if you are mentally viewing a running total.

What would you feel if we change the order?-- How much is/are two apples and one lemon?
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