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Guest Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
"is" vs. "are" referring to a band
My friend and I are having a big argument over this, but it may sound kind of stupid.
She said
"Red Hot Chili Peppers are the greatest band ever."
But should it be "is" instead of "are" since it is only one band?
Thankyou.
She said
"Red Hot Chili Peppers are the greatest band ever."
But should it be "is" instead of "are" since it is only one band?
Thankyou.
Top answer
I would say they 'are' the greatest band. Other opinions?
- I would say they 'are' the greatest band.
- Other opinions?
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Actually, it's a good question and we went over it not so long ago. And there are no stupid questions here. I heard it say once that "those who ask do not err" (literal translation from Spanish).
"Band" is a collective noun as people, family, team, company, etc. In general terms, some collectives are considered singular when we refer to them impersonally. For instance:
Red
"Band" is a collective noun as people, family, team, company, etc. In general terms, some collectives are considered singular when we refer to them impersonally. For instance:
Red
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