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Appears or appear?

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Which is the correct answer?

1. Can you see the cluster of stars appear in the sky?
2. Can you see the cluster of stars appears in the sky?

The word cluster indicates a collective noun. so, should it be singular or plural?
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1. Can you see the cluster of stars appear in the sky? CORRECT
2. Can you see the cluster of stars appears in the sky? INCORRECT

'stars' is plural, so the verb must be the form 'appear'

Let me know if this helps.

Also why do you have so many questions like this Jacqueline? Are you studying for a test?
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forum wrote: Also why do you have so many questions like this Jacqueline? Are you studying for a test?
:lol: funny! :)
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....why funny...?
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forum wrote:....why funny...?
For me your question is funny. I just didn't notice that she has got a lot of the same question until I saw your question and checked the other post. (I think no need to ask that...) maybe she's really preparing for a test or just confused or whatever. :)
Sorry if you find it offensive.
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No worries! I understand!

The reason I asked is that such questions on their own are not great ways to learn English, unless their is a specific grammar question!

Anyway, I am always happy to try and help!
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