Common Grammatical Errors English NMDCAT
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The jury were divided in their verdict.

A. The jury was
B. The jury was divided
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C. The jury were divided
D. The jury are divided

📝 Explanation

When a collective noun acts as a single unit, it takes a singular verb ('was').

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  • The jury was
  • The jury was divided
  • The jury were divided
  • The jury are divided

When a collective noun acts as a single unit, it takes a singular verb ('was').

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