What is the subject-verb agreement for a group of people?
Asked by Sumridhi Bisht
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1 Answer
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In case of group of people, the subject-verb agreement depends on whether the group is acting as one unit or as individuals:
- If the group acts as a single unit, use a singular verb.
Example: The group is planning a trip.
- If the group members are acting individually, use a plural verb.
Example: The group are arguing among themselves
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