Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence.
Both Dr. Smith and Dr. Duncan _____ I need surgery.

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A subject must agree with its verb in number. The subject in this sentence (Dr. Smith and Dr. Duncan) is a compound subject. When we have two singular subjects joined by the word "and" the verb will be plural (agree).
Both Dr. Smith and Dr. Duncan agree I need surgery.

Select the Best Word or Words for the Blank in the Following