Some nouns always take a singular verb

In English grammar, there are certain nouns that always take a singular verb, regardless of whether they appear to be plural or singular. This can be a bit confusing for English learners, but once you understand the key concepts, it becomes easier to use them correctly.

One key concept is that collective nouns, which refer to a group of people or things, are always treated as singular. For example, words like "team," "family," and "committee" are collective nouns. Even though they may refer to multiple individuals, we still use a singular verb with them. For instance, we say "The team is playing well" and "The committee has made a decision" instead of using plural verbs like "are" or "have."

Another concept to remember is that certain nouns that end in -ics, such as "mathematics," "physics," and "economics," are always singular. For example, we say "Mathematics is my favorite subject" and "Economics is a complex field" instead of using plural verbs.

It's important to note that these rules apply to both spoken and written English. Here are a few examples in Hindi:

- The family is going on vacation. (परिवार छुट्टी पर जा रहा है।)
- Physics is a challenging subject. (भौतिकी एक चुनौतीपूर्ण विषय है।)

One common mistake is to use plural verbs with collective nouns or nouns ending in -ics. For example, saying "The team are playing well" or "Mathematics are my favorite subjects" is incorrect.

By understanding these key concepts, English learners can improve their grammar skills and use the correct verb forms with nouns that always take a singular verb.