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Advanced English Grammar: Collective Nouns
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pao2ge posted on 2014/12/03Ever wondered if 'the staff was' or 'the staff were' is correct? Adam from engVid breaks down the tricky rules of collective nouns with practical British usage tips that you can use every day! You'll boost your grammar knowledge and learn to build simple, clear sentences with confidence.
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US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
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UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
- Countable Noun
- Single person, looked at separately from others
- A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
- Adjective
- Made for use by one single person
- Having a distinct manner different from others
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US /'pɜ:rsn/
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UK /'pɜ:sn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Man, woman or child
- An individual, typically used to emphasize their distinct identity or role.
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US /ˈsʌbdʒekt/
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UK /'sʌbdʒɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- The person or thing that does the action of a verb
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to suffer or experience something
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US /ˈprɑbləm/
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UK /ˈprɒbləm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- Question to show understanding of a math concept
- Adjective
- Causing trouble
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