Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Subject verb Agreement
Why is plural verb used with word being it a collective noun?
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Hi, You can use either form. eg The team is tired. If you are thinking of the team as a single entity.
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Hi,
You can use either form. eg
The team is tired. If you are thinking of the team as a single entity.
The team are tired. If you are thinking of the team as all the individuals who are on the team.
Clive
You can use either form. eg
The team is tired. If you are thinking of the team as a single entity.
The team are tired. If you are thinking of the team as all the individuals who are on the team.
Clive
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