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Rule "Incorrect use of 'is' vs. 'are'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Incorrect use of 'is' vs. 'are'
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>are</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • When is Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger back in cinema?
    Correction suggestion: are
  • It's exciting but when is Christmas and New Years finally over?
    Correction suggestion: are
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • What is Carl's and Peter's favorite meal?
ID: WHEN_IS_NNP_AND_NNP [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-24 22:33:07 +0200)