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Should I Use "Is" Or "Are" In This Sentence?

With XXYY, your membership and coverage is valid from sea to shining sea. With XXYY, your membership and coverage are valid from sea to shining sea. I chose "is" because the two singular nouns, "membership" and "coverage" both refer to a singular person, "your." Help.

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    Because you are talking about two things it should be 'are'
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    Aquachild 

    answered 2 years ago

      It is "are" coz in da sentence v use 2 words referring to a single person...
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      Hepgirl 

      answered 2 months ago

        Prayer and hope are with you.
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        Guest

        Guest 

        answered 8 months ago

        You are receiving this letter because you or a member of your family is (or are?) an employee of the School District and also a resident.
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        Guest

        Guest 

        answered 8 months ago

        Corrections have been made and the hearing is on 4/17/09; no response and reply's are required.
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        Guest

        Guest 

        answered 8 months ago

          Another thing we see is alligators swimming in the spring?
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          Guest

          Guest 

          answered 8 months ago

          Is Judy and John going? Or Are Judy and John going?
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          Guest

          Guest 

          answered 8 months ago

          Are
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          Deemarcas

          Deemarcas

          commented 1 month ago

          The faculty at Ashford University are made up of knowledgeable and seasoned practitioners in their field.
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          Guest

          Guest 

          answered 7 months ago

          There are/is alot of applicants.
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          Guest

          Guest 

          answered 7 months ago

          The water balloon toss and food fight is optional
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          Guest

          Guest 

          answered 5 months ago

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