plural verb

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#293791 Thu, 16 Nov 06 07:35 AM

......compensation packages or departmental performance also contribute(s) to .......

Now, packages is plural while performance is singular, so should the verb be 'contribute' or 'contributes'?

thnx

Mister Micawber

#293797 Thu, 16 Nov 06 08:18 AM

Contributes. Use the subject closer to the verb.

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#293799 Thu, 16 Nov 06 08:23 AM

thnx!