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Mutiakhrsma Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Confused
I have a problem with this one.
The staff (was/were) quarrelling over the new rule.
I don't know which one to use between was and were for that one, I was very confused and still am. Please help and explain.
The staff (was/were) quarrelling over the new rule.
I don't know which one to use between was and were for that one, I was very confused and still am. Please help and explain.
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Welcome to the forum! A group name that is singular, like "staff", is usually accompanied by a singular verb like "was". However, you found the one exception to the rule.
- Welcome to the forum!
- A group name that is singular, like "staff", is usually accompanied by a singular verb like "was".
- However, you found the one exception to the rule.
- When the group's action takes place with more than one person inside the group, use "were".
- The staff were quarreling over the new rule.
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Welcome to the forum!
A group name that is singular, like "staff", is usually accompanied by a singular verb like "was".
However, you found the one exception to the rule. When the group's action takes place with more than one person inside the group, use "were".
The staff were quarreling over the new rule.
A group name that is singular, like "staff", is usually accompanied by a singular verb like "was".
However, you found the one exception to the rule. When the group's action takes place with more than one person inside the group, use "were".
The staff were quarreling over the new rule.
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