Early seedless varieties did not have the sugar and flavor levels of seeded types, but plant breeders have improved these traits and new varieties no longer have these problems. However, one problem that does continue is seed germination. Initially, seed germination of seedless watermelon was quite low. One solution is to keep seed warm (90Â°F) until it germinates and emerges from the planting media. Still, this is difficult in cool climates where well water can have temperatures in the 40Â°F range.
Faculty is a collective noun. A collective noun is singular in form yet identifies a group of individuals . When the group acts as a single unit, choose a singular verb. When group members act individually, choose a plural verb. One Single Unit: The staff is hardworking and well trained.
Nouns used in singular and plural. Which phrase is correct - the class was or the class were? Is the word class a singular noun or a plural noun? This question cannot be answered with Yes or No. Use the singular if you see the class as a group of students. Use the plural if you see the class as single students. In British English the plural is used more often than in American English. There are more words which can be singular or plural nouns: army.