Grammar Rules _ Speak Good English Movement

Well, it all depends on whether we are thinking of
the team as a single collective unit or as individuals.
If it is the former, then the verb should be singular.
However, if we are considering the team as
comprising individual members who are not acting
as a single unit, then we use the plural verb.
Other examples:
• My family (considered as a collective unit)
comes from Kuala Lumpur.
• The audience (considered as individuals)
were clamouring for more songs
but the singer left the stage.
• The Committee is ready to present
its findings this afternoon.
A point to note is that American English almost always
treats collective nouns as singular, hence a singular verb
is used with it.
Nouns which have two parts such as spectacles, scissors
or pants require plural verbs.
E.g.
• My spectacles are missing.
• These scissors need sharpening.
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