Plural vs. Singular

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When you figure it out, will you let me know?
"The second group of muscles is called the smooth muscle."

or

"The second group of muscles are called the smooth muscle."

Is "group" an implied plural?


I am debating with my bf on this one. We have an exciting relationship. :D
 
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Group is.

Would you ever say, "The group are [insert adjective here]," for example?

Well. Maybe you would, but you'd be wrong. :)
 

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Group is singular; you can double check this by noting that there is a specific plural form, groups.

Singular noun, singular verb.

Go with "is."
 
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