Nouns Singular in Form but Plural in Function Some nouns look singular but actually refer to a group, so they always take plural verbs. ✅ Examples: • Cattle • Gentry • Police • People • Poultry • Clergy • Peasantry • Vermin ✅ Correct Sentences: ✔ Cattle are grazing in the field. ✔ The gentry were invited to the ceremony. ✔ Police have arrested the culprit. ✔ People are protesting peacefully. ❌ Incorrect Usage: ✖ Cattle is grazing ✖ The police has arrived 📌 Important Rule: These nouns do not have a singular form. Use: • a head of cattle • a member of the gentry • a police officer 💡 Remember: Singular in form ➝ Plural in function #EnglishGrammar #Nouns #GrammarRules #LearnEnglish #SSCEnglish #CBSEGrammar #SpokenEnglish #GrammarReels #EnglishTips