One common error when trying to get your verb / subject agreement right is when using singular/plural and countable/uncountable nouns, such as in the following example.

  • The Government (uncountable) doesn’t / don’t mind deficits.
  • But, (always a “but”), a team is made up of many players (and has an S) so it is plural: The Toronto Blue Jays doesn’t / don’t have any weak players. You could use plural or singular: Toronto (sing.) doesn’t / They (plural) don’t have weak players.
  • The same with Colorado Avalanche – Colorado doesn’t / They don’t have a chance at the Cup.

Post or send me a message if you would like further clarification.

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Ken, the author of these posts, has been an Educator for 20 odd years teaching in Canada as well as 13 years in Japan and a short stint in India. He has an M.Ed. in distance education and is always staying current by teaching university courses, helping instructors design their blended and online courses and taking courses. He has just received his Blackboard Certified Specialist in Digital Teaching and two other Blackboard certificates. Keep on learnin'!

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