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It was written that if the collective noun was taken as a unit e.g committee, jury just like you used in the examples attracts singular verb..... Then why does the contribute in example 2 lacks 's'

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<h2>Notional concord</h2>
<p>Here under notional concord we consider the relationship between collective nouns and their verbs. A collective noun is a noun used to refer a group of people or thing e.g. committee, team etc.</p>
<p>With collective nouns, the context determines whether the verb is singular or plural. If the noun is taken as a unit. Then the singular verb will be used but if the members in the group are seen as separate. Then, the plural will be used.</p>
<p>Examples:</p>
<ul>
<li>The committee meets once in a year.</li>
<li>The committee contribute to issues as they are empowered.</li>
<li>The jury vote according to their consciences.</li>
<li>The jury was dissolved after the case.</li>
</ul>

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