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Collective Nouns AgreementSet 18

1Which word completes the sentence? Police ..... been informed about the incident.

2The unemployed really needs to be given more help.

3A lot of the coaches in the tournament ..... from Asia.

4The band ..... proud of their success

5The staff ..... helpful during the event.

6What change needs to be made to this sentence?The United States is a huge country with 50 different states!

7The United States ..... located in North America.

8A group of works forming one project shall be considered:

9My family enjoys camping during the summer.

10In the sentence "The committee argue about the proposals of the different presenters," how is the committee acting?

11The band ..... the school anthem every morning.

12Concord in Number:Choose the sentence with the correct number concord:The staff ..... working hard to meet the deadline.

13Match the subject with the correct verb: The herd (is, are) grazing in the field.

14The family ..... their time together.

15Halim's family ..... to go to Africa this December.

16Identify the error: The team have won the championship.

17The jury ..... if the defendant is guilty.

18E. Collective Nouns (Rule #7): The jury ..... returning to court after the break.

19Rectify the error by choosing the correct option.The whole family are involved in helping me plan the party.

20The United States ..... a powerful republic.

21A target audience ..... selected.

22Our team ..... the best.

23The team ..... selected a new leader.

24The police ..... to interview Fred about a robbery.

25Choose the word that correctly completes EACH of the following sentences.39. A pack of cards ..... on the table.

26The orchestra ..... rehearsing this afternoon at three o'clock.

27The team ..... working on the project for weeks.

28The audience ..... applauding loudly.

29The police in the car are coming to get me.

30Requires a singular verb if they refer to a single unit; and a plural verb if they refer to the individuals making up the unit or group

31The government, which has been under pressure to address environmental concerns, ..... several innovative measures to alleviate traffic congestion and promote eco-friendly energy sources.

32The jury ..... retired for the night.

33The faculty of the university is not expected to approve the collective bargaining proposal, and ......

34The audience ..... enthusiastic about the speaker's presentation.

35Burger King's best sellers ..... whoppers and fries.

36The government, along with private organizations, which are investing heavily in renewable energy projects, ..... to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

37The United States ..... a developed country.

38What are the correct verbs of the following numbers?A flock of sheep ..... noisy.A basket of puppies ..... cute.A variety of flowers ..... beautiful.A pair of sandals ..... nice.

39The United Nations ..... in New York.

40The condensation that forms on cold glasses has long been of interest to young scientists.

41The members of the track team ..... often training on the weekend.

42The team of scientists ..... working on the new project.

43The young ..... likely to take the lead in making reforms in society.

44Identify the correct verb to complete the sentence: "The pack of wolves ..... hunting in the forest."

45The jury ..... prompt in acquitting the innocent person.

46Which verb should be used in the following sentence? "The museum staff ( ..... ) its strategy to recover the painting."

47The list of class rules (is / are) posted near the door.

48According to the rules in subject-verb agreement, what kind of verb does a collective noun require when the group acts as one?

49Choose the sentence that follows the rule: "A singular verb is commonly used for collective nouns."

50The ..... went to the same university.

51The flock ..... into the air a few birds at a time.

52The people from the city center ..... where to go.

53Great news! My favorite team ..... winning right now!

54A group of boys ..... playing in the ground.

55If all three feasibility study are positive,

56The crew ..... taking rest in their rooms.

57The committee ..... discussing the issue of safety in the neighborhood.

58There are some open ..... in the theater.

59The group of friends (is/are) planning a trip.

60The flock (flies, fly) south early in the fall.

61..... are yours?The red ones are mine.