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Hanni9
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I wonder which answer is right. Please help me! Thanks in advance
How much IS/ ARE an apple and a cake?
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4 Nov 2010
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libertybelle
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I would say is - because they are listed as separate entities by using AND and the articles.
If you had written How much are apples and cakes- then I would use are.
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4 Nov 2010
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huongloan89
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Hello, I �m Vietnamese too. I also think " is " is correct answer. Another example for you:
There is a market, a hospital and a restaurant near my house.
P/s:The comment of Ms Libertybelle is very helpful. |
4 Nov 2010
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magneto
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I agree with Libertybelle.
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4 Nov 2010
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BIBILOLO
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I agree with the others, because you have to choose the verb according to the noun coming after. So: "How much IS an apple", you don �t care if afterwards you put another list of things. what �s important is what immediatly follows.
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4 Nov 2010
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olgumco
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If you want to know the global price, it is to say the price of both things, you should ask "How much are an apple AND a cake?" because you are connecting the elements with the conjunction AND, which means you are referring to two elements. In contrast, if you want to know the price of each item, you should ask "How much is an apple and how much is a cake?"
A list, therefore, implies plurality and that requires the proper structure. Remember there are serious differences between written and spoken language. The former allows flexibility, the latter demands accuracy. |
4 Nov 2010
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