Question

For the following sentences, choose the correct option:
I. The team quickly took their positions on the field.
II. The team quickly took its position on the field.

• A. The first sentence is wrong.
• B. The second sentence is wrong.
• C. Both are correct.
• D. Both are wrong.

Hint:

Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether you stress the group as one unit or as separate members.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Collective nouns flexibility.
“Team” is a collective noun. In British English, it can be treated as plural (“their positions” — focusing on members) or singular (“its position” — focusing on the unit).
Step 2: Context fit.
- (I) Treats team as individuals — each member takes a separate position.
- (II) Treats team as a unit — takes a single unified position.
Both are grammatically valid depending on intended meaning. \[ \boxed{\text{Both are correct}} \]