Tagged: plural verbs

Nouns That Take Plural Verbs

Some nouns are always followed by a plural verb. Examples are: tongs, scissors, shears, trousers, pajamas, tweezers, jeans, pants, scales, glasses and binoculars. The trousers are hanging in the cupboard. (NOT The trouser is hanging in the...

Singular Nouns That Take Plural Verbs

Groups of people/ collective nouns In British English, singular nouns like family, government, jury, team, committee, which refer to groups of people, can be used with either singular or plural verbs and pronouns. The...