Does a collective noun take a plural or singular verb?
1 Answer
Sep 5, 2016
It may take either singular or plural depending on the form of the noun. See explanation.
Explanation:
If you write about a single group of things/animals then you use a singular noun:
Example: When I was walking in the forest I saw a flock of geese.
If you write about many groups then you use plural nouns:
Example: In autumn many flocks of birds fly to Africa.
