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

Verified Answer :

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.

Answer:

use a singular verb

Explanation:

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