When there is a compound subject, the verb must agree ...

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When there is a compound subject, the verb must agree with the subject closest to it. What is the correct verb form to complete the sentence? The dog and the cat (is/are) playing.

A. Is

B. Are

C. Was

D. Were

Select your answer:
A B C D E

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