The noun 'jury' takes a singular or plural verb when considered as one unit? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The noun 'jury' takes a singular or plural verb when considered as one unit?

A. none

B. both

C. plural

D. singular

Answer: Option D

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When a collective noun is considered as a whole unit, it takes a singular verb: 'The jury has given its verdict.'

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Which sentence has correct noun-verb agreement?

A. Measles are a dangerous disease.

B. Measle is a dangerous disease.

C. Measles have broken out.

D. Measles is a dangerous disease.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Measles' is singular.

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Find the error: 'She has a beautiful hair.'

A. She has

B. hair

C. a beautiful

D. No error

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Which plural is correct?

A. tooth – teeth

B. tooth – teeths

C. tooth – tooths

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The plural of 'tooth' is 'teeth' (vowel change).

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