
09-Mar-2008, 06:33
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Re: is/are Quote:
Originally Posted by kohyoongliat What is/are needed is/are a pen and a pencil.
Which verbs should I use? I would say, 'What is needed are a pen and a pencil.' That seems and sounds right, because I think "What" is an 'it'. (but I am also going to ask 'my' grammar expert if he agrees) Checking google, there is almost a 4:1 preponderance of "What is needed are..." over "What are needed are...".
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