Which is correct:
"Where is your mom and dad?" or "Where are your mom and dad?"?

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Where is your mom and dad?

This phrase is correct when referring to the parents as a unit.

This phrase is used when asking about the location of both parents together.

Examples:

  • Where is your mom and dad? I need to talk to them.
  • Where is your mom and dad? Are they in the living room?
  • Where is your mom and dad? I can't find them anywhere.
  • Where is your mom and dad? Did they go out?
  • Where is your mom and dad? I thought they were here.

Alternatives:

  • Where are your parents?
  • Where are your mom and dad located?
  • Where have your mom and dad gone?
  • Where did your mom and dad go?
  • Where can I find your mom and dad?

Where are your mom and dad?

This phrase is correct when referring to the parents as individuals.

This phrase is used when asking about the location of each parent separately.

Examples:

  • Where are your mom and dad? I need to talk to them separately.
  • Where are your mom and dad? Is your mom in the kitchen?
  • Where are your mom and dad? I can't find your dad anywhere.
  • Where are your mom and dad? Did they go in different directions?
  • Where are your mom and dad? I thought your mom was here.

Alternatives:

  • Where is your mom?
  • Where is your dad?
  • Where are your parents?
  • Where is your mom located?
  • Where is your dad located?
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Where is your mom and dad?" is correct when referring to the parents as a unit, while "Where are your mom and dad?" is correct when referring to them as individuals. The choice between "is" and "are" depends on whether you are treating the parents as a single entity or as separate people.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

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