May I get some grammar help?

Question

Usually the majority of the students either cares or pretends to care about the diligent effort being put forth into this event.

is this correct?

Answer 1

This is what I would do:

"The students care, or pretend to care, about the diligent effort put into the event."

Answer 2

wouldn't the noun > majority < be the focus? Because it says "the majority" cares. "of the students" is something else (description of the majority) in this sentence.
To me there is only one majority so it seems to me it is singular and not plural. You could delete the "of the students" and then see how it reads.
But I would be nervous if you did not get a confirmation on that from someone else.

Answer 3

I guess so but it is a little awkward, I would change it to this

Collectively, the majority of the students are aware and appreciative of the diligent effort put forth to make this event possible.

You don't have to change it this is just my oppinion :)

Answer 4

I believe it is! :D You have wonderful english but sometimes, doing more advanced sentences are a bit tricky. You sentence is winding and can take a while to get the meaning. If you want it to be for a younger audience, I suggest you shorten it.

Answer 5

Grammatically speaking, it's okay, but it is really awkwardly worded. I would STRONGLY suggest rewording it so that it's easier to understand.

Answer 6

Yes it is correct as majority is not plural.

Answer 7

It's grammatically correct. Nothing wrong with it.

Answer 8

it's fine and I'm in English honors