This word describes a group working together.

The idea

team is a countable noun; its plural is teams.

Examples

  • Our team meets every Monday.
  • The team solved the problem together.
  • She joined a team at the hospital.
  • A small team built the bridge.
  • Two teams are working on the event.
  • Each team needs a clear goal.

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Watch out

A team is a group, not one member of it.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct word. A ___ of nurses planned the clinic. (team / tool)

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    team

    team: This word describes a group working together.

  2. Choose the correct word. The school has four debate ___. (teams / team)

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    teams

    teams is the plural needed after the number.

  3. Choose the correct word. He works ___ a team of designers. (on / under)

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    on

    on links the person to the group they work with.

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