Which is correct: The jury (is or are) discussing the case. (use is or are)
I think it's 'is' because the jury is 'a' group of people.
I'd use "is" because several jury members are doing the same thing -- discussing the case.
Check this site for more examples.
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/collectivenoun.htm
Can I help you in any way(change the voice)
To determine whether to use "is" or "are" in this sentence, we need to understand the subject being discussed. In this case, the subject is "the jury."
"The jury" is a collective noun, which refers to a group of individuals acting as one entity. When a collective noun is seen as a single unit, we use a singular verb form (is). When it is seen as a group of individuals, we use a plural verb form (are).
So, in the sentence "The jury (is/are) discussing the case," the correct form would be "The jury is discussing the case." Since we are looking at the jury as a single unit deliberating together, we use the singular verb form "is."