llective nouns like 'government' combine with both a singular and a plural verb. e.g. The government don't get along with one another. (government as a collection of individuals) The government has passed a decision. ( government as a unified body)
llective nouns like 'government' combine with both a singular and a plural verb. e.g. The government don't get along with one another. (government as a collection of individuals)The government has passed a decision. ( government as a unified body)