Hello there.
Once again I got into a quarrel with someone over whether it is possible to use a plural verb if the subject of the sentence is a proper noun in the singular form. This is the trouble sentence:
(Microsoft) Word have had quite an impact on me. (as the application and all its versions and bundles and stuff)
I know that in some instances you can use either a plural verb or a singular verb with a singular subject (like
family,
team) as well as with some proper nouns:
Microsoft have sold off some of their assets.
The question is, is it possible to apply the same rule to the subject-verb agreement of the sentence in question?
Thanks in advance.
