Do collective nouns take singular or plural verbs 2024?
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A collective noun names a group of individuals or things with a singular form. Examples of collective nouns are: faculty, herd, team. ... When the individuals in the collection or group receive the emphasis, the plural verb is acceptable. Generally, however, in American English, collective nouns take singular verbs.
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A collective noun names a group of individuals or things with a singular form. Examples of collective nouns are: faculty, herd, team. ... When the individuals in the collection or group receive the emphasis, the plural verb is acceptable. Generally, however, in American English, collective nouns take singular verbs.