Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?

use a singular verb

use a plural verb

make the verb agree with the subject closest to the verb

use a plural verb if the collective noun uses and

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Clarissa Campbell

17 October, 14:08

Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?

use a singular verb

use a plural verb

make the verb agree with the subject closest to the verb

use a plural verb if the collective noun uses and

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Lauryn Jarvis · Answer 1

anonymous 3 years ago daddy, a singular collective noun's example; a swarm of bees. Since it functions as a unit, we use a singular verb. EG; In that funny movie, a swarm of bees chases an old man.

Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?use a singular verbuse a plural verbmake the verb agree with the subject closest to the verbuse a plural verb if the collective noun uses and

Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?

use a singular verb

use a plural verb

make the verb agree with the subject closest to the verb

use a plural verb if the collective noun uses and