or / and

Both sentences are correct--they are essentially interchangeable. Which would be preferable could only be determined with more context.

Thanks again, Setanta.

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I have never heard of this "rule".

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Hi Contrex

I think I confused it with 'No smoking or drinking on these premises'. I thought this would apply to 'Do not' as well.

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There is no rule. Consider "No drinking and driving is allowed". It is just that if the notice said "No smoking and drinking on these premises" some people might suppose that either of those activities were permitted if carried out singly, but not both together. Note that "Smoking and drinking are prohibited" avoids this problem, while "Smoking and drinking is prohibited" does not!

Many thanks, Contrex.

That's what I read in an English usage book. Thanks for the other sentences.

Regards