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is or are?

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:55 pm
by Metamorfose
A question from another forum:

Just like any other marriage, one key to keeping the relationships vibrant are regular date nights.

According to standard English shouldn't the agreement call 'is' instead of 'are'?

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is or are

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:45 am
by lydiabainbridge
A question from another forum:

Just like any other marriage, one key to keeping the relationships vibrant are regular date nights.

According to standard English shouldn't the agreement call 'is' instead of 'are'?

Yes: ...one key...is regular date nights.

The sentence you quoted is fraught with errors:

Is one key just like any other marriage?

The relationships? Which relationships?
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