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Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?

use a singular verb

use a plural verb

make the verb agree with the subject closest to the verb

use a plural verb if the collective noun uses and

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Answer:

use a singular verb

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anonymous 3 years agodaddy, a singular collective noun's example; a swarm of bees. Since it functions as a unit, we use a singular verb . EG; In that funny movie, a swarm of bees chases an old man.
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