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Yes, you generally use a singular verb for a collective noun because the collective noun is treated as if it is singular. For example, "government" is a collective noun, and it takes a singular verb: The government is very stable in that country. "Team" is another collective noun. My favorite team is the Blue Jays.
But it should be noted that British English sometimes uses a plural verb with a collective noun, where in American English, it's a singular verb. For example, British English would say "the government are..." or "the team are..." where in American English, we would say the government is, or the team is. So, do not be shocked if you are reading a British book and you see this difference in usage.
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How do you determine when to use a singular or plural verb with a collective noun?
The verb is determined by whether the collective noun is singular or plural; for example:Our herd of cattle is in the pasture.The herds of wildebeest are migrating at this time of year.A team of gymnasts is practicing this afternoon.Teams of gymnasts are competing this afternoon.
What verb do you use with humanity is or are?
it ll be is otherwise are its going to change grammar in several sentences with humanity
How do you use a singular or plural verb with a collective noun?
The correct verb would depend on whether the collective noun is singular or plural. For example:Our herd of cattle is in the pasture.The herds of wildebeest are migrating this time of year.A team of gymnasts is practicing this afternoon.The teams of gymnasts are competing this afternoon.
Is had plural?
Had may be singular or plural. --- No! We use had if the noun is singular and we use have if the noun is plural! TY!ural.
How do you use the word use and uses?
The words 'use' and 'uses' function as both nouns and verbs.The noun 'use' can function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.The noun 'uses' is the plural form of the singular noun 'use'.The verb 'use' tells what the subject does.The verb 'uses' is the third person, singular of the verb to 'use'.Example uses of the words 'use' and 'uses':The use of foul language is not permitted here. (singular noun, subject of the sentence)The uses of this facility are both private and public. (plural noun, subject of the sentence)We have the use of the cabin for the weekend. (singular noun, direct object of the verb 'have')Her website describes clever uses for everyday objects. (plural noun, direct object of the verb 'describes')I must thank Jim for the use of his car. (singular noun, object of the preposition 'for')A computer has a lot of uses. (plural noun, object of the preposition 'of')You may use my pen to write the note. (verb, second person, singular)We use English to answer these questions. (verb, first person, plural)The cat uses the bookshelf to sit in the sun. (verb, third person, singular)He paid a lot of money for that computer he uses. (verb, third person, singular)
Why is world a collective noun?
why do we use world with a singular verb
What verb form do Americans use with collective nouns?
For a singular collective noun, a verb for a singular subject is used. For example:A crew of workers is coming to repair the damage.For a plural collective noun, a verb for a plural subject is uses. For example:Several crews of workers are coming to repair the damage.
Use a collective noun with correct verb agreement?
A singular collective noun uses a verb for a singular subject.A plural collective noun uses a verb for a plural subject.Examples:A bouquet of flowers was delivered to my office. (singular)Many bouquets of flowers were delivered to her dressing room. (plural)
What is the plural for public?
The noun public (the public, the citizenry) is a collective noun, and can use either the singular or plural form of a verb depending on its use.
How do you determine when to use a singular or plural verb with a collective noun?
The verb is determined by whether the collective noun is singular or plural; for example:Our herd of cattle is in the pasture.The herds of wildebeest are migrating at this time of year.A team of gymnasts is practicing this afternoon.Teams of gymnasts are competing this afternoon.
What verb do you use with humanity is or are?
it ll be is otherwise are its going to change grammar in several sentences with humanity
Is the verb 'is' or 'are' used in a sentence with the subject 'United States'?
If you are using American English, you would use the singular: the United States is a wonderful place. In American English the "collective noun" takes a singular verb: the team is winning; the government is strong. But in British English, they have a different rule about the collective noun. British English often uses "are" for collective nouns, where Americans use "is." That said, many speakers of British English do refer to the United States with the singular verb.
When should you use were or was with a collective noun?
The verb (or auxiliary verb) was is used when the collective noun is singular (one group). Examples:The bouquet of flowers was a gift for mother. (singular, one bouquet)A crowd of people was gathered at the scene. (singular, one crowd)The verb (or auxiliary verb) 'were' is used when the collective noun is plural (two or more groups). Examples:Numerous bouquets of flowers were fillingthe room. (plural, many bouquets)Crowds of people were converging at the scene. (plural, several crowds converging)
How do you use a singular or plural verb with a collective noun?
The correct verb would depend on whether the collective noun is singular or plural. For example:Our herd of cattle is in the pasture.The herds of wildebeest are migrating this time of year.A team of gymnasts is practicing this afternoon.The teams of gymnasts are competing this afternoon.
When a collective noun is the subject of the sentence use a verb if that noun refers to the group it represents as a unit?
No, a collective noun is a noun followed by a prepositional phrase: noun+of+noun. A collective noun with prepositional phrase forms a noun phrase: any word or group of words based on a noun or pronoun (without a verb) that can function in a sentence as a subject, object of a verb or a preposition.collective noun phrase as subject: A flock of birds flew overhead.collective noun phrase as object: My brother brought a bouquet of flowers for mother.
Is collective noun is part of a sentence?
A collective noun and its prepositional phrase is a noun phrase (a word or group of words based on a noun or pronoun without a verb). A noun phrase functions the same as a noun as a subject of a sentence or a clause and the object of a verb or a preposition.For example:a herd of buffaloherd is the collective nounof is a prepositionbuffalo is the object of the preposition 'of'The verb is determined by the collective noun itself; a singular collective noun (herd) takes a verb for a singular subject (a herd was), and a plural collective noun takes a verb for a plural subject (the herds were).EXAMPLES of use in sentencesSubject of the sentence: A herd of buffaloslowly moved across the plain.Subject of the clause: The amazing sight, a herd of buffalo grazing, compelled us to stop and watch.Object of the verb: We watched the herd of buffalo from the safety of our car.Object of the preposition: We took photos of the herd of buffalo.
Does the word 'number' take a singular or plural verb?
As a collective noun, it can take either a singular or plural noun. If, however, it follows the definite article the, you should use a singular verb, as in The number of students taking advanced math classes has fallen over the last ten years.
