Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Coordinating Conjunction and Subject-Verb Agreement




  1. Is surfing the internet and using social networking websites a form of
    entertainment? Why or why not?


  2. Are surfing the internet and using social networking websites forms of entertainment? Why or why not?





Which of those sentences—(1), (2), or both—are correct? Which sounds more natural?



I've heard that when using and between two nouns that usually go together, a singular verb must be used. However, I'm not sure if "surfing the internet" and "using social networking websites" can also be treated this way.




I think number 2 is more grammatically correct, but it doesn't sound good to me.



Can anyone share their insight regarding this concern?

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