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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Hi. I have a grammatical question about this sentence below.
"The group (argue, argues) about the question. "
Should I use argue or argues? I know that group is a collective noun but in that sentence the group isn't exactly acting together as one. Am I overthinking about this? Haha. So, please give me an accurate answer. Any help would be appreciated.
"The group (argue, argues) about the question. "
Should I use argue or argues? I know that group is a collective noun but in that sentence the group isn't exactly acting together as one. Am I overthinking about this? Haha. So, please give me an accurate answer. Any help would be appreciated.
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That's right - if it is being thought of as several individuals, then use the plural verb: the group are arguing among themselves.
- That's right - if it is being thought of as several individuals, then use the plural verb: the group are arguing among themselves.
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That's right - if it is being thought of as several individuals, then use the plural verb: the group are arguing among themselves.
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