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the zip code of both of our chicago offices are 621216 vs the zip code of both of our chicago offices is 621216

The correct phrase is: 'the zip code of both of our Chicago offices is 621216'. In this case, 'is' should be used because 'zip code' is a singular noun, even though it refers to multiple offices. The verb should agree with the singular noun 'zip code'.

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the zip code of both of our chicago offices are 621216

This phrase is incorrect. 'Are' should be replaced with 'is' to match the singular noun 'zip code'.

Incorrect - 'is' should be used instead of 'are' to agree with the singular noun 'zip code'.
  • No, just every other guy in the zip code.
  • 41571 is the zip code for Varney, Kentucky.
  • You type "pharmacy Chicago," or the zip code.
  • - I don't know the zip code.
  • I was thrilled when our Chicago office called about you two.
  • What's the ZIP code down there?
  • Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark, has the zip code 8000.
  • Well, for starters, I hear that corporate is thinking about downsizing in the zip code.
  • And if one of our Chicago boys gave her the money, his prints may still be on it.
  • Our Chicago office hours are 9:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday.
  • Do you remember any schools with the zip code 90022?
  • You know the zip code, now here's the number.
  • Give you the rest of the number when you're out of the ZIP code.
  • Which is, which is, you know, the zip code that you want in Beverly Hills, but you just didn't want Susie's neighborhood.
  • It's just... do you remember Tim Baker who was sent to head up our chicago office?
  • Mr. Moyer, are the numbers in from our Chicago office?
  • Are you sure about that? I think Lino, you said it couldn't be 6 because that was the ZIP code for Brick Mansions. It will be too much of a coincidence?
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the zip code of both of our chicago offices is 621216

This phrase is correct. 'Is' agrees with the singular noun 'zip code'.

Correct - 'is' is the correct verb to use with the singular noun 'zip code', even when referring to multiple offices.
  • No, just every other guy in the zip code.
  • 41571 is the zip code for Varney, Kentucky.
  • You type "pharmacy Chicago," or the zip code.
  • - I don't know the zip code.
  • I was thrilled when our Chicago office called about you two.
  • And if one of our Chicago boys gave her the money, his prints may still be on it.
  • What's the ZIP code down there?
  • Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark, has the zip code 8000.
  • Well, for starters, I hear that corporate is thinking about downsizing in the zip code.
  • Our Chicago office hours are 9:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday.
  • Do you remember any schools with the zip code 90022?
  • You know the zip code, now here's the number.
  • No wonder the Chicago office is going in the crapper.
  • Give you the rest of the number when you're out of the ZIP code.
  • Which is, which is, you know, the zip code that you want in Beverly Hills, but you just didn't want Susie's neighborhood.
  • It's just... do you remember Tim Baker who was sent to head up our chicago office?
  • Mr. Moyer, are the numbers in from our Chicago office?
  • Are you sure about that? I think Lino, you said it couldn't be 6 because that was the ZIP code for Brick Mansions. It will be too much of a coincidence?
  • Way out of their zip code.
  • I guess he's well rid of both of us.

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