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Rajesh jain Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Swarm / flock
Should we use singular verb after these nouns?
For example - A swarm of galaxies is/ are coming.
For example - A swarm of galaxies is/ are coming.
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In British English, it is generally accepted that collective nouns can take either singular or plural verb forms depending on the context. For example, "the team is in the dressing room" (formal agreement) refers to the team as an ensemble, while "the team are fighting among themselves" (notional agreement) refers to the team as individuals. In American English, collective nouns almost invariably take singular verb forms (formal agreement) .
- In British English, it is generally accepted that collective nouns can take either singular or plural verb forms depending on the context.
- For example, "the team is in the dressing room" (formal agreement) refers to the team as an ensemble, while "the team are fighting among themselves" (notional agreement) refers to the team as individuals.
- In American English, collective nouns almost invariably take singular verb forms (formal agreement) .
- (Wikipedia)
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In British English, it is generally accepted that collective nouns can take either singular or plural verb forms depending on the context. For example, "the team is in the dressing room" (formal agreement) refers to the team as an ensemble, while "the team are fighting among themselves" (notional agreement) refers to the team as individuals. In American English, collective nouns almost invariab
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