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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Is or are ?

Hi!

I am often confused how to write

"Mike and Peter is ready" or "Mike and Peter are ready" ?

Thanks for your help

Ivan
  

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Hi Ivan, Mike and Peter -- This is the subject. " You need to use the plural form of the verb. Mike and Peter ARE...

— BarbaraPA

  • Hi Ivan, Mike and Peter -- This is the subject.
  • " You need to use the plural form of the verb.
  • Mike and Peter ARE...
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Hi Ivan,
Mike and Peter -- This is the subject. You have a compound subject, joined by an "and." You need to use the plural form of the verb.

Mike and Peter ARE...
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Hi Ivan,

You've got to be careful with "I am" and "... and I are" structures as well.

For instance:

- I am ready

- Mike, Peter and I are ready

Cheers,

RENAN
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