Rachel Adams
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Capulet is the name of the head of the family. Capulet doesn't allow this.
With 'The Capulets' should I use 'don't' or 'doesn't'?
What do you think? Is "Capulets" singular or plural?
Adding the word "family" would certainly make a difference, but in that case the surname wouldn't be pluralised.
The Capulets ...
The Capulet family ...
In the US: is. (A family is a single unit.)The Capulets are. Only 'are'.
The Capulet family is/are. Am I right?
You know, I've heard that. In English classes, we were always told it was always plural in British English.It can also be a single unit in BrE.
It can also be a single unit in BrE.
When it comes to English usage, never say 'never' and never say 'always'—somebody will be sure to come along with an exception.In English classes, we were always told it was always plural in British English.
See above.My book says all these words are used with either a singular or a plural verb: 'group', 'class', 'company', 'crowd', 'crew'. English Grammar by a Georgian author.