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Rule "the ... and the ... is (are)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the ... and the ... is (are)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>are</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The plane and the train is fast.
    Correction suggestion: are
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The main character of the animated cartoon The Ant and the Aardvark is a blue aardvark voiced by John Byner.
  • ...the circle is the former and the latter is called a disk.
  • Having a continuation line between the dot and the directive is so unusual
  • Seeing a friend between the library and the dorm is a nice experience.
  • Having it between the dot and the directive is so unusual
ID: THE_NN_AND_THE_NN [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-23 22:33:08 +0200)