Tuesday, June 26, 2018

grammar - My family *is* or My family *are*?








I've done a bit of research and I understand that "family" should be preceded by singular or plural verb depending on how you want it to be treated. For example,




His family is one of the oldest in the county.





and




His family are all doctors.




These are apparently both correct.



But in the following instance, could a grammar expert tell me which should be be?





When his family are abducted




or




When his family is abducted





?



Thanks.

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