Asked by Brandi

I've run across another sentence I'm not sure on with collective nouns. The sentence is.. After winning, the team (receive, receives) individual trophies for different skills. Thanks..
Answered by Ms. Sue
Same as before. Since the team are getting trophies, team must be considered plural. Team receives . . .
Answered by Brandi
If it is plural wouldn't it be receive? Like they receive trophies?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Ooops! I goofed! Thanks for catching my mistake. Yes -- they receive . . .