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carlairp
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hi esl printables community, I need some help with this sentence: "The predominant group are the Japanese." Why is it are and not is? Thanks in advance.
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8 Nov 2014
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olga.aragones
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Hi, Carla. I think it is because group here refers to a number of people.
Happy weekend.
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8 Nov 2014
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Tere-arg
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The same noun can be both a collective noun and a noun of multitude, depending on context.
1. The jury consists of twelve persons (collective noun - singular).
2. The jury were divided in their opinions (noun of multitude - plural).
Perhaps the �personal pronoun test � can help to resolve disputed cases:
3. When was Manchester Utd founded? It was founded in 1878.
4. Where do Manchester Utd play? They play at Old Trafford.
From englishforums.com
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8 Nov 2014
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