SanMar
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I was going to post an explanation on another thread until I realized that I first need some clarification, please.
I've been taught that group nouns, like family, government ect. can be used with a plural or singular verb conjugation.
In Canada, in my experience, we use singular more often, although we do sometimes use both:
The government has decided not to increase taxes this year!
The Canadian hockey team has won a gold medal.
also mixing singular and plural...
My family is very large, and they all live with me in my tiny apartment.:?:
First, is this accepted in Britain or the US and if so which is more predominately used?
thanks:-D
I've been taught that group nouns, like family, government ect. can be used with a plural or singular verb conjugation.
In Canada, in my experience, we use singular more often, although we do sometimes use both:
The government has decided not to increase taxes this year!
The Canadian hockey team has won a gold medal.
also mixing singular and plural...
My family is very large, and they all live with me in my tiny apartment.:?:
First, is this accepted in Britain or the US and if so which is more predominately used?
thanks:-D