The noun 'family' as a unit takes: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The noun 'family' as a unit takes:

A. singular verb

B. either

C. plural verb

D. none

Answer: Option A

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When considered as a unit, singular: 'The family is united.' But it can take plural if members individually: 'The family are quarrelling.' So C is better. But default singular.

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Identify the error: 'He bought two dozens bananas.'

A. bananas

B. dozens

C. bought

D. two

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B. none

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