American English takes a slightly different approach to the agreement of verbs with collective nouns. There is a very strong preference for the use of singular verbs with such nouns, so in American English you are much more likely to see, for example:
By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD. The human brain is divided into two hemispheres. The left hemisphere is the logical brain and is involved in language and analysis and the right hemisphere is the creative brain, involved in daydreaming and imagination. The left hemisphere controls the right side of the body while the right hemisphere controls the left side.
â¢ The cerebellum is at the base and the back of the brain. The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance. The brain is also divided into several lobes: â¢ The frontal lobes are responsible for problem solving and judgment and motor function. â¢ The parietal lobes manage sensation, handwriting, and body position. â¢ The temporal lobes are involved with memory and hearing.