What is correct in this sentence "is" or "are"?

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Which is correct:

My current address and telephone number is:

or

My current address and telephone number are:

Alexey Semenyuk · Accepted Answer · 2016-05-14 11:04:54Z

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I think ARE is the correct verb, this explanation works in this case:

Use a plural verb with two or more subjects when they are connected by and.

Example: A car and a bike are my means of transportation.

answered May 14, 2016 at 11:04

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Dog Lover · Accepted Answer · 2016-05-14 00:54:54Z

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I disagree with ab2 - I think this is one of those situations when it can be either, depending on how you parse the sentence.

Your details could either be (1) two separate objects, or (2) a compound object:

My [current address] and [telephone number] are:

My [current address and telephone number] is:

answered May 14, 2016 at 0:54

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I hate to disagree with an animal lover, but the compound object doesn't work well this case, unless they are bundled in the term "my contact information" is....."
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