Should I use is or are in this kind of structure of sentences separated by commas?
Example: Hollywood, Ireland(,) is not as famous as Hollywood, California.
Hollywood, Ireland(,) are not as famous as Hollywood, California.

which one is correct?

Question

Should I use is or are in this kind of structure of sentences separated by commas?
Example: Hollywood, Ireland(,) is not as famous as Hollywood, California.
              Hollywood, Ireland(,) are not as famous as Hollywood, California.
 
which one is correct?

Answer

Since Hollywood, Ireland is a city (singular), you use "is" and don't use the comma in parentheses.

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