Re: Grammar question - is vs are

[Craig Haiss <craighaiss -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

Hey, Deborah!

I'd have to go with option #2 (are). The "and Flash" part means you have a compound subject, so your verb must be plural.

Disclosure: I cheated and consulted my Harbrace College Handbook. I know better than to rely on my own snap judgements before I've had at least two cups of coffee.  ;o)

Happy Friday,

Craig Haiss


--- On Fri, 5/7/10, Deborah Hemstreet <dvora -at- tech-challenged -dot- com> wrote:

> From: Deborah Hemstreet <dvora -at- tech-challenged -dot- com>
> Subject: Grammar question - is vs are
> To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
> Date: Friday, May 7, 2010, 10:10 AM
> *OK, it's Friday.
> 
> Could someone tell me which sentence is correct?
> 
> *1. Make sure pop-ups, javascript, and* flash is* enabled
> for your Firefox browser.
> 
> 2. Make sure pop-ups, javascript, and* flash are* enabled
> for your Firefox browser.
> *
> Thanks!
> 
> Deborah



      

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