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Collective nouns/singular and plural verbs

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  • The congregation were/was saying their prayers.
    were
  • A lot of people has/have had influenza this winter.
    have
  • The crew was/were all seasick.
    were
  • A number of suspicious people has/have been arrested.
    have
  • He kept the class inside because it/they had been playing tricks during the lesson.
    they
  • The pack of cards was/were lying all over the floor.
    were
  • The gang of scoundrels was/were attacking three well-dressed travellers.
    were
  • A bunch of flowers was/were offered to the visitor.
    was
  • The farmer's herd was/were sold for a good price.
    was
  • The whole gang was/were arrested.
    was
  • The team is/are trying on the new boots.
    are
  • The staff was/were quarrelling about what was to be done.
    were
  • When the audience has/have settled itself/themselves in its/their chair/chairs, the play will begin.
    have, themselves, their, chairs
  • This class/is are the best in the school.
    is
  • The herd had escaped and was/were wandering about in the fields.
    were
  • The congregation were/was all delighted with the fine sermon.
    were
  • The crowd was/were cheering, shouting and singing.
    were
  • A team of soldiers was/were playing against a team of sailors.
    was
  • A brood of little chicks was/were sheltering under its/their mother's wings.
    were, their
  • The Government was/were debating the choice of a new minister.
    were
  • The great orator rose to speak and the crowd were/was silent.
    was
  • The audience was/were the biggest we have ever had.
    was
  • The Government has/have fallen and a general election will soon be held.
    has
  • The pack was/were running all over the field, trying to find the scent of the fox.
    were
  • A cluster of people was/were eagerly chatting to one another.
    were
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