Collective Nouns
A collective noun refers to a group as one entity: a team, a flock, a committee. In British English, you can treat them as singular or plural depending on whether you are thinking of the group as one unit or as individuals. In American English, the singular verb is almost always used.
A collective noun refers to a group as one entity: a team, a flock, a committee. In British English, you can treat them as singular or plural depending on whether you are thinking of the group as one unit or as individuals. In American English, the singular verb is almost always used.
Practice
The committee ___ meeting tomorrow to discuss the budget. (British English)
Aof geese flew overhead.
Put the words in the correct order: