Subject - verb agreement with collective nouns: exercise 1

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets to practise the subject - verb agreement with collective nouns.

Peter, can you see that? The police chasing the bank robbers in their police helicopter. (be)

As soon as the jury reached its final decision, the verdict will be read out. (have)

I am afraid that the jury among themselves on this issue. (disagree)

There's no need to worry. The herd usually together in its fold all night. (stay)

The herd been running in all directions since they started to panic. (have)

The old usually wiser than the young. (be) Or is it the other way round?

Our family mostly vegetarians or even vegans because of health benefits. (be)

Kate's family the winter holiday in its log cabin in the Rocky Mountains each year. (spend)

The poor the government's support and social services more than ever. (require)

We are focusing on the individual player these days. The team each practising different skills. (be)

The team has won all the matches in this tournament and in the finals now. (be)

The committee decided to put forward its next meeting to Wednesday afternoon. (have)

The comittee been discussing their individual proposals since the morning. (have)

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