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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Why is 'are' used?

No special qualifications or experience are required.

Why is 'are' used? I feel it should be "is".

Thanks.
  

Top answer

It's a plural conjugation because there are two nouns: qualifications and experience.

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  • It's a plural conjugation because there are two nouns: qualifications and experience.
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It's a plural conjugation because there are two nouns: qualifications and experience. Emotion: wink
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ElanguestIt's a plural conjugation because there are two nouns: qualifications and experience.
That is not true when the conjunction is "or."
In this case, the noun closest to the verb governs the agreement.

No experience or special qualifications are required.
No special qualifications or experience is required.
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