Grammar

Pairing Singular Verbs with Titles and Collective Subjects_2

Regardless of the singular or plural nature of the words within a title, the title is considered one unit; thus it is a singular noun. Similarly, collective nouns, such as 'committee' function as singular nouns regardless of how many people or things might actually make up the collective noun.

Title with singular verb
Evergreens National Park preserves thousands of hectares of wetlands.

This title is not plural just because word 'Evergreens' is plural. The park is one thing and, therefore, is singular.

Collective subject with singular verb
The team meets twice a year at Farer Park Lodge in Evergreens National Park.

Although you know that the 'team' is made up of more than one person, you must view 'team'as a single unit.

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