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My grammar book says only "were" is correct in this sentence, it seems to argue because "the+adjective" represents a collective noun, it should denote a plural. But depending on the context, it could be singular or plural, right?
How can you tell other cases like "the old, the young, the poor, the rich"? They never become singular in any case.
ex)The injured were(was) taken to the hospital.
How can you tell other cases like "the old, the young, the poor, the rich"? They never become singular in any case.
ex)The injured were(was) taken to the hospital.