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Thu 23 Mar, 2017 03:56 am
Anyone one know which of these is correct?
The home side is playing a counter-attacking game.
OR
The home side are playing a counter-attacking game.
The home side is creating opportunities.
OR
The home side are creating opportunities.
Many thanks.
"Home side" is a collective noun.
Treat it as an "it" even though it is a "they."
@mary7777,
Thanks for your repy.
So in each case 'are' instead of 'is'?
In British English, collective nouns are often treated as plural, and followed by 'are'. American English tends to treat them as singular and use 'is'.
@centrox,
Many thanks for your help.
That probably explains why both sound ok/normal as we often see both examples.
Thanks again.
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