Is it correct?

[Abusaad]

Is it correct to say: The colour, frequency, consistency and quality of our bowel movements depends on what we eat?

I think, "colour, frequency, consistency and quality" make a plural subject and should therefore take a plural verb?

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by Abusaad

Is it correct to say: The colour, frequency, consistency and quality of our bowel movements depends on what we eat?

I think, "colour, frequency, consistency and quality" make a plural subject and should therefore take a plural verb?

Well, you can have it both ways, as shown below:

EX: The color, as well as .... depends .... (Singular verb)
EX: The color as well as .... depend .... (Plural verb)