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Some nouns which are grammatically singular may be followed by a plural verb form. These are often called collective nouns. Collective nouns take a singular verb when the noun is referring to the groups as a unit; they take a plural verb when the noun is referring to individuals within the group.
The English football team was beaten by Italy.
The English football team were arguing amongst themselves.
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Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008.
Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.
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