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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Staff is or Staff are
Hello,
I am a little confused with usage of the word staff. Please let me know which sentence is correct in Australian English context.
The staff is competent or The staff are competent
Thanks.
Sha
I am a little confused with usage of the word staff. Please let me know which sentence is correct in Australian English context.
The staff is competent or The staff are competent
Thanks.
Sha
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Can't help you with the Australian, mate. In AmE, both are correct. We say it all depends on how you look at it.
- Can't help you with the Australian, mate.
- In AmE, both are correct.
- We say it all depends on how you look at it.
- The collective noun may be taken as singular or plural.
- Best wishes, - A.
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Can't help you with the Australian, mate.
In AmE, both are correct. We say it all depends on how you look at it. The collective noun may be taken as singular or plural.
Best wishes, - A.
In AmE, both are correct. We say it all depends on how you look at it. The collective noun may be taken as singular or plural.
Best wishes, - A.
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