We aren't lying! LOOK!!! Coffee and tea were served on the balcony.

Careful thought and close attention to detail are essential for effective writing.

Oh no! You can't be serious! Robert Billy-Bob Shabanu the grammar Czar says that there can be exceptions to this rule!

The verb will be singular if: two nouns name the same person or thing, OR If the two nouns taken together are thought of as a unit.

E.G.: A husband and father has an obligation to share the domestic chores.

Bacon and eggs is a popular breakfast combination.

And if you still find yourself wanting to use a singular verb after a subject consisting of two singular nouns joined by and, give your head a shake: you probably have used two nouns that mean virtually the same thing!! Duh.

If you are doing this stop it now before Robert Billy-Bob Shabanu beats you silly!

The strength and power of his argument is undeniable

Why not get rid of one or the other, or find a single word to replace them both such as force. See doesn't that make life better?

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