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Mher

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Hi. I wonder whether to use the singular form of the verb "be" when saying "Armenian people is celebrating..."?
 

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Steve at Minerva

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In this situation you should use the people are celebrating, but it is not always the case with certain groups of people when they have a collective name. For example, my family is/are having a barbecue tonight, or the police force is/are looking into it.
 
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