[Grammar] is/are

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which is correct?
1. I hereby certify that the information mentioned above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. or

2. I hereby certify that the information mentioned above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 
which is correct?
1. I hereby certify that the information mentioned above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. or

2. I hereby certify that the information mentioned above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.


The second, you should use "is"

xxx
 
I agree. 'is' is correct, since 'news' is a singular noun, which means it takes a singular verb.
 
I hereby certify that the information mentioned above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

This sentences is correct because the word information is uncountable noun, and so it is followed by singular verb.
 
I hereby certify that the information mentioned above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

This sentences is correct because the word information is uncountable noun, and so it is followed by singular verb.

You sounded like you were "certifying" the value of our answers. :-D funny..
 
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