Compound Subjects with 'And': The United Front (Singular Verb)
और ('And') से जुड़े संयुक्त कर्ता: एक संयुक्त इकाई (एकवचन क्रिया)
Sometimes, two subjects joined by 'and' don't represent separate entities but rather a single idea, a combined unit, or refer to the same person. In such cases, the compound subject is considered singular and takes a singular verb.
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Fun Memory Story & Formula Trick:
💡 Imagine 'And' as a chef's special ingredient that *blends* two items into one delicious dish! 'Bread and Butter' isn't two separate meals; it's *one* breakfast combo. 'Slow and Steady' isn't two different qualities; it's *one* winning strategy. If 'And' acts like a blender, the result is *one* smooth singular entity!
💡 'And' को एक शेफ के खास मसाले की तरह सोचो जो दो चीज़ों को एक स्वादिष्ट व्यंजन में *मिला देता* है! 'ब्रेड और बटर' दो अलग-अलग भोजन नहीं हैं; यह *एक* नाश्ते का कॉम्बो है। 'धीमा और स्थिर' दो अलग-अलग गुण नहीं हैं; यह *एक* जीतने की रणनीति है। अगर 'And' एक ब्लेंडर की तरह काम करता है, तो परिणाम *एक* चिकनी एकवचन इकाई है!
⚠️ Examiners love to use common pairs (like 'time and tide') or a single person described by two titles (e.g., 'The principal and chairman') to confuse students into using a plural verb. Look for articles (like 'the') before each noun; if 'the' appears only once, it usually indicates a single person/entity.
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- âĻ Rule 1: When two nouns joined by 'and' refer to the same person or thing, or express a single idea/concept, they take a singular verb.
- âĻ Example: The famous author and critic *is* attending the literary festival. (One person with two roles)
- âĻ Rule 2: Common pairs that form a single unit (e.g., 'bread and butter', 'slow and steady', 'rice and curry') also take a singular verb.
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The phrase 'idli and sambar' refers to a single dish or a combined unit, which is considered a singular subject. Therefore, it requires a singular verb 'is' instead of the plural 'are'. The correct sentence is: 'My favorite breakfast, idli and sambar, *is* served hot at the South Indian restaurant.'
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