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Which sentence below correctly

refers to the collective noun
company as a plural noun -- as
many individuals in the group?
A. The company is manning a booth for the
community fair.
B. The company is sponsoring a girls baseball
team this season.
C. The company is known for its family-oriented
products and activities.
D. The company are manning many booths and
game arcades - doing their part for the
com unity fair.

User Mjwrazor
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Answer:

D. The company are manning many booths and game arcades - doing their part for the com unity fair.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this sentence, 'company' is treated as a plural noun, indicating the many individuals within the company who are participating in the community fair. This usage is more common in British English. In American English, collective nouns are typically treated as singular.

User Seshu Vuggina
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

D uses ¨are¨ instead of ¨is¨

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