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1) Two red apples is enough for dinner.
2) Two red apples are enough for dinner.
To me, both are correct but I prefer #1. I consider the items to form a single unit. Merriam Webster also says:
“When the nouns form ‘a collective idea’ or ‘a oneness of idea,’ the singular verb is appropriate” (1). Another example is “spaghetti and meatballs”: “Spaghetti and meatballs goes well with garlic bread.”'
I would like to know your answer. Thanks.
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anonymous 1) Two red apples is enough for dinner. 2) Two red apples are enough for dinner. Not for my dinner!
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anonymous1) Two red apples is enough for dinner.
2) Two red apples are enough for dinner.
Not for my dinner!
Yes, I agree, both can be considered correct, depending on whether "two red apples" is considered as one "meal" or as two separate items.
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