Which verb is correct and is sentence natural?

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The class of girls play/plays netball every day.

1. Is the sentence natural?

2. Which verb should I use if it is natural?

3. Is the choice of which verb to use in BrE different from AmE?

Thanks.
 
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Tan Elaine said:
The class of girls play/plays netball every day.

1. Is the sentence natural?

2. Which verb should I use if it is natural?

3. Is the choice of which verb to use in BrE different from AmE?

Thanks.
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"The girls play netball every day." This is much more natural.
 
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Many thanks, Bhaisahab.
 
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