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Postmodernbliss Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Collective subject-verb agreement

I am confused as to which is the proper verb for the following sentence:

The working class are often criticized.

The working class is often criticized.

I think, but I am not sure, the aforementioned is an issue of collective subject - verb agreement.

Many kind thanks to anyone who can answer my question and provide insight into this grammar area.
  

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postmodernbliss The working class are often criticized. The working class is often criticized. They are both correct, depending on whether you speak BrE or AmE.

— RayH

  • postmodernbliss The working class are often criticized.
  • The working class is often criticized.
  • They are both correct, depending on whether you speak BrE or AmE.
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postmodernblissThe working class are often criticized.

The working class is often criticized.
They are both correct, depending on whether you speak BrE or AmE.
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... class are ... more likely British
... class is ... more likely American

CJ
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