Is the name of a country singular or plural?I have read in quite a few places "India have won" but today I read somewhere "holland is a country where..."
Thanks in advance
2007-06-11 02:31:48 · 6 answers · asked by Jimki 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's singular. When speaking of it's citizens as a group, then it's plural.
Example: India is a country. Indians are very nice.
2007-06-11 02:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is singular, even if it seems to have a plural ending. For example: The United States IS a powerful country. The 50 states together make ONE country. In your example, the verb is used incorrectly. It should read: "India has won."
2007-06-11 02:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name of a country is singular
2007-06-11 07:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Alexia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're referring to the population, it's plural (they). If you're referring to the COUNTRY itself, then it's singular (it).
They have won four times in a row! - Holland have won four times in a row!
It's a good country. - Holland is a good country.
2007-06-11 02:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singular, it's one thing.
2007-06-11 02:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by building.beautiful 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure, but i always thought singular.
2007-06-11 02:35:47 · answer #6 · answered by ktwngr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋