Monday, March 7, 2011

What is a collective noun?


A collective noun refers to a group of people, animals or objects as a group; family, company, etc.. When a collective noun is used in the singular, the verb can be either Singular or Plural.
The company has decided to open ten new outlets.
The company have decided to open ten new outlets.
NB The police are here. ('police' has no singular form)

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