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Afranticlullaby Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Is or are?

"Her oral proficiency as well as her writing, listening and reading skills are/is excellent."

My problem here is that 'her oral proficiency' is singular, while 'her writing, listening and reading skills' is plural. Should I put is or are?
Thanks in advance guys.
  

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Hi, Use is : The subject is her oral proficiency. Her oral proficiency , as well as her writing, listening and reading skills , is excellent. Regards

— Regards

  • Hi, Use is : The subject is her oral proficiency.
  • Her oral proficiency , as well as her writing, listening and reading skills , is excellent.
  • Regards
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Hi,

Use is: The subject is her oral proficiency.

Her oral proficiency, as well as her writing, listening and reading skills, is excellent.

Regards
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Thank you for your fast reply! Could you maybe tell me how to determine the subject as well?
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