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Meatnpotatoes Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

is vs. are

Ryan's listening and writing skills ___ very good.

Jim's reading skills ___ good.

I was wondering what was correct? Is or are? or can they both be used?
  

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Hi, Welcome to the Forum. Ryan's listening and writing skills ___ very good. Jim's reading skills ___ good.

  • Hi, Welcome to the Forum.
  • Ryan's listening and writing skills ___ very good.
  • Jim's reading skills ___ good.
  • I was wondering what was correct?
  • Is or are?
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Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.

Ryan's listening and writing skills ___ very good.

Jim's reading skills ___ good.

I was wondering what was correct? Is or are? or can they both be used?

In both cases, because of the plural 'skills', say 'are'.

Best wishes, Clive

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