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A flock of birds were flying over the lake. (2023)

Practice Questions

Q1
A flock of birds were flying over the lake. (2023)
  1. Correct
  2. Incorrect
  3. Depends on context
  4. None of the above

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

A flock of birds were flying over the lake. (2023)
  • Step 1: Identify the subject of the sentence. The subject is 'flock'.
  • Step 2: Determine if the subject is singular or plural. 'Flock' is a singular noun.
  • Step 3: Find the verb in the sentence. The verb is 'were'.
  • Step 4: Change the verb to match the singular subject. The correct verb form is 'was'.
  • Step 5: Rewrite the sentence with the correct verb: 'A flock of birds was flying over the lake.'
  • Subject-Verb Agreement – Understanding that collective nouns like 'flock' are treated as singular subjects, requiring singular verbs.
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