Who _____ that handsome Young man and his friend?
1)is
2)was
3)had been
4)are
5)has been
which one should I use and why? Thank you.
I Think number 1 is the correct one. The word 'that' made me come to this conclusion.
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Sign up to join this communityWho _____ that handsome Young man and his friend?
1)is
2)was
3)had been
4)are
5)has been
which one should I use and why? Thank you.
I Think number 1 is the correct one. The word 'that' made me come to this conclusion.
Who _____ that handsome Young man and his friend?
"that handsome Young man and his friend" are two persons then you need a plural verb. (4) "are" or (3) "had been" are correct.
When you see "and" between two single nouns, it makes them plural.
Sara and Nima are good people.
That man and this woman are engaged.