Camp

Submitted by william carr (Finland), Aug 6, 2017 at 02:54

Just to disagree with you on a small point of grammar. Camp is used by the writer as a collective noun
which while singular denotes a group of people. So as is shown by the use of 'their discussion' the use of the plural 'begin' is correct since 'they' is implied when 'camp' means a collection of people with a common view or opinion..
Eg.
'The pro-independence camp are demanding a referendum.'
Ref: Cambridge Dictionary

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