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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Use 'are' or 'is' ?
Is life and money secure for you right now?
Should I use is or are because I am stating life AND money, but I hear people use IS in these types of questions.
Which one should I use?
Thank you very much.
Should I use is or are because I am stating life AND money, but I hear people use IS in these types of questions.
Which one should I use?
Thank you very much.
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The subject is "life and money". These are two different things. Therefore, the subject is plural.
- The subject is "life and money".
- These are two different things.
- Therefore, the subject is plural.
- The verb must agree with the subject.
- "Is" is singular.
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The subject is "life and money". These are two different things. Therefore, the subject is plural. The verb must agree with the subject. "Is" is singular. "Are" is plural.
Are is correct.
Are is correct.
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