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Are both of these sentences grammatically correct?

1. The cpu and memory utilization is high on the computer. (Is the subject the underlined part? With 'is' as the verb, is this referring to the cpu and memory as one thing?)
2. The cpu and memory utilization are high on the computer. (Is the underlined part the subject? If this sentence is correct, does the sentence mean cpu and memory utilization are high separately versus as a whole with 'is' ?)
3. The cpu utilization and memory utilization are high on the computer. (How is the meaning of this sentence differ from #2)?

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CalifJim · Accepted Answer

jack112The cpu and memory utilization is high ...

This sounds like two kinds of utilization combined.

The (cpu and memory) utilization is high ...

jack112The cpu and memory utilization are high ...

This sounds like two kinds of utilization considered separately.

The cpu (utilization) and (the) memory utilization are (both) high ...

jack112The cpu utilization and (the) memory utilization are high ...

As in the previous example.

CJ

Jack112 · Answer

1. A simple get together and hanging out is our favorite thing to do. (With the verb "is", is this referring to "get together and hanging out" as one thing)?

2. A simple get together and hanging out are our favorite things to do. (With the verb "are", is this referring to "get together" and "hanging out" as two separate things)?

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CalifJim · Answer

jack1121. A simple get together and hanging out is our favorite thing to do. (With the verb "is", is this referring to "get together and hanging out" as one thing)?2. A simple get together and hanging out are our favorite things to do. (With the verb "are", is this referring to "get together" and "hanging out" as two separate things)?Thanks

Yes, you've got the idea.

CJ

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