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Douglas Cross Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Is vs. are

I know this has been discussed previously, but I cannot find a satisfactory explanation. Here is the sentence in question:

"Prior experience with experimental field ecological research, expertise in the use and application of computer-controlled systems for process management, and practical experience in collection and analysis of environmental and biological measurements are essential."

I think the bolded word should be is. Please help me explain why I am correct. All I can say is "exprience is essential" is correct, but cannot explain why.

Thanks for any help.

Doug
  

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" I think the bolded word should be is. Please help me explain why I am correct. All I can say is "exprience is essential" is correct, but cannot explain why.

— Cool Breeze

  • " I think the bolded word should be is.
  • Please help me explain why I am correct.
  • All I can say is "exprience is essential" is correct, but cannot explain why.
  • Experience is is correct.
  • However, that isn't the point here.
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Douglas Cross"Prior experience with experimental field ecological research, expertise in the use and application of computer-controlled systems for process management, and practical experience in collection and analysis of environmental and biological measurements a
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CB - Thanks for the explanation, even though I don't enjoy being wrong...

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