The jury rendered its verdict on Tuesday.
The company changed its policy.
The firm relocated its distribution center.
Collective nouns are treated as singular when the group represented
by the collective noun acts as one unit.
EXERCISE 21: Correct Common Grammar Errors
Complete the following sentences, ensuring proper subject/verb and
noun/pronoun agreement.
1. Roberta said she’d go to work for ____________________ paid
her the most money.
(whoever/whomever)
2. The cabinet, along with the files, _________________ to Willy.
(belong/belongs)
3. The staff expressed ____________________ support for the
merger.
(its/their)
4. You went to the party with ____________________?
(who/whom)
5. The mayor, as well as his deputies, ____________________ the
initiative was a success.
(say/says)
6. Neither the conductor nor the pianist ________aware of the
schedule change.
(is/are)
7. ____________________ should I consult?
(Who/Whom)
8. The report, with all of its attachments, __________ a strong
case for our position.
(create/creates)
9. I’ll go to the meeting with ____________________ leaves first.
(whoever/whomever)
10. None of us ____________________ driving to Texas.
(is/are)