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Identify the correct sentence:

A. The jury were divided in its opinion.
B. The jury were divided in their opinion.
C. The jury was divided in their opinion.
D. The jury has divided in its opinion.

📝 Explanation

When members of a collective noun act individually (are divided), the plural verb and pronoun are appropriate.

📖 Additional Information

  • The jury were divided in its opinion.
  • The jury were divided in their opinion.
  • The jury was divided in their opinion.
  • The jury has divided in its opinion.

When members of a collective noun act individually (are divided), the plural verb and pronoun are appropriate.

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