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Fun with Grammar Literacy Skills
F. Read the following
His family are convinced that he is aware, but we have seen no signs of it.
Family is a collective noun. So why does the author use the verb are with it?
Some collective nouns are used as a single unit as well as for separate members
within a unit. So, we use ‘are’ wit those collective nouns.
Select the correct verb in the sentences given below.
1. The class (describes, describe) their experience at the camp.
2. The whole class (meet, meets) the principal of the school.
3. The family (takes, take) a long time to dress up.
4. The cricket club (is working, are working) on new strategies.
5. The swarm of reporters (surround, surrounds) the famous actor all at once.
6. The audience (were cheering, was cheering) the singer.
7. The orchestra (is playing, are playing) my favourite music.
8. The troop (disappears, disappear) in different directions.
9. The team (is, are) putting on their helmets.
10. The stage crew (has, have) done a fabulous job.
11. The orchestra (was, were) tuning up one by one.
12. For weeks, the cast (was, were) rehearsing their lines with one another.
Spell Well Discussion
F. Magical Book Presentation: Each student should pretend to be the author of a
magical book they discovered in the library. They can prepare a short presentation
about their book, including the setting, characters, and the enchanting adventures
readers would experience within its pages. Share it with the class.
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