Question
When two or more subjects are joined by 'and,' what kind of verb should you use
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Use a plural verb.
Example: "The cat and the dog are outside."
Exceptions (brief):
- If the joined nouns refer to a single idea or unit (bread and butter is a staple).
- If they name the same person or thing (The author and illustrator is coming — if one person did both jobs).
- With words like each/every before the subjects, use singular (Each boy and girl is ready).
Example: "The cat and the dog are outside."
Exceptions (brief):
- If the joined nouns refer to a single idea or unit (bread and butter is a staple).
- If they name the same person or thing (The author and illustrator is coming — if one person did both jobs).
- With words like each/every before the subjects, use singular (Each boy and girl is ready).