Subject Verb Agreement- Collective Nouns

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What is Subject-Verb Agreement?

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Subject-Verb Agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular; if the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.

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What is a Collective Noun?

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A Collective Noun is a word that represents a group of people, animals, or things. Examples include 'team', 'flock', and 'class'.

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When do we use 'was' with collective nouns?

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We use 'was' with collective nouns when they are considered as a single unit. For example, 'The team was winning.'

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When do we use 'were' with collective nouns?

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We use 'were' with collective nouns when we think of the individuals in the group. For example, 'The team were arguing among themselves.'

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Fill in the blank: The flock of birds __________ flying south.

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The flock of birds is flying south.

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Fill in the blank: The class __________ excited about the field trip.

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The class is excited about the field trip.

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What is the correct verb form for: The audience __________ the performance.

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The audience gives the performance a standing ovation.

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What is the correct verb form for: The team __________ their best in the game.

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The team boasts their best in the game.

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Fill in the blank: The staff __________ to complete the project on time.

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The staff works to complete the project on time.

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What is the correct verb form for: The group of students __________ to the museum.

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The group of students goes to the museum.