E edmond Guest Feb 12, 2010 #1 when we use the uncountable noun as the subject, like 'staff', do we use singular or plural form of the verb?
when we use the uncountable noun as the subject, like 'staff', do we use singular or plural form of the verb?
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Feb 12, 2010 #2 edmond said: when we use the uncountable noun as the subject, like 'staff', do we use singular or plural form of the verb? Click to expand... It's a matter of choice with "staff" (in BrE). If you see the staff as a unit, use the singular; if you see them as a group of individuals, use the plural.
edmond said: when we use the uncountable noun as the subject, like 'staff', do we use singular or plural form of the verb? Click to expand... It's a matter of choice with "staff" (in BrE). If you see the staff as a unit, use the singular; if you see them as a group of individuals, use the plural.
rlfwood Junior Member Joined Jan 26, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Feb 12, 2010 #3 Same is true in AmE -- you'll see it both ways.