Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?

a. use a singular verb

b. use a plural verb

c. make the verb agree with the subject closest to the verb

d. use a plural verb if the collective noun uses and

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Guillermo Brandt

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4 July, 18:24

Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?

a. use a singular verb

b. use a plural verb

c. make the verb agree with the subject closest to the verb

d. use a plural verb if the collective noun uses and

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Rachael · Answer 1

The answer is letter A.

Collective nouns could be taken as singular or plural. This depends on how each is used in a sentence. A singular collective noun is a word that functions as a single unit.

For example: The play’s cast is currently rehearsing. The word "cast" is a singular subject. Although there are many members of the cast, they still function as one unit.

The plural collective noun on the other hand indicates many units and thus takes a plural verb.

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Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?

a. use a singular verb

b. use a plural verb

c. make the verb agree with the subject closest to the verb

d. use a plural verb if the collective noun uses and