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ShaNap Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Orchestra plural or singular?

I understand that ORCHESTRA is a collective noun.
Is it possible (correct) to say:
The orchestra are? (with plural verb)

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ShaNap Is it possible (correct) to say:The orchestra are? (with plural verb) Not in American English. However, "they" is often used as the pronoun.

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ShaNapIs it possible (correct) to say:The orchestra are? (with plural verb)
Not in American English. However, "they" is often used as the pronoun. When a pronoun is used, the verb is plural.
Our orchestra is on tour.

Our orchestra is playing in New York, London and Paris.
They are playing in New York, London and
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Thanks!
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ShaNapIs it possible (correct) to say:The orchestra are? (with plural verb)
It's possible in BrE.
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