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the character and conduct was good vs the character and conducts were good

The correct phrase is "the character and conduct was good." In this case, "character and conduct" are being treated as a singular entity, so the singular verb "was" should be used. The plural form "conducts" is not appropriate in this context.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

the character and conduct was good

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when referring to the combined qualities of character and conduct as a singular entity. The singular verb "was" is used to match the singular subject.

the character and conducts were good

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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