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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Subject and verb agreement

With a collective noun such as Women of Vision (an organization) do you use the verb invites or invite in an invitation
  

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A singular verb (invites) is usually used with a company name even though the name may contain a plural noun like yours does (women). However, in British English a plural verb often occurs. CB

  • A singular verb (invites) is usually used with a company name even though the name may contain a plural noun like yours does (women).
  • However, in British English a plural verb often occurs.
  • CB
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A singular verb (invites) is usually used with a company name even though the name may contain a plural noun like yours does (women). However, in British English a plural verb often occurs.

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