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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Which of these traits is or are?

Hi. Please help. Which form of the verb is correct for the question below, is or are?

Which of these traits is/are most important to you?

Could you say the same for these?

Which of them is/are most important to you?
  

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Use 'is' if you expect the answer to be a single trait. Use 'are' if you expect the answer to be more than one trait.

— Mister Micawber

  • Use 'is' if you expect the answer to be a single trait.
  • Use 'are' if you expect the answer to be more than one trait.
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Use 'is' if you expect the answer to be a single trait. Use 'are' if you expect the answer to be more than one trait.
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