Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "department are" is not correct in standard written English
It is typically used incorrectly because "department" is a singular noun and should be paired with "is" instead of "are." Example: "The department is responsible for managing the budget."
Exact(48)
Our commercial department are pretty good.
The club's recruitment department are currently surveying options.
The FBI and the police department are investigating.
"Posts that may discredit the police department are against police.
"Members of this department are demoralized," said Cmdr.
Brown's office and the police department are also conducting the investigation that led to Samuels's suspension.
Similar(10)
The Pentagon and the Justice Department are investigating the leaks.
The medical examiner and the Buildings Department are investigating.
"The Parks Department: are the parks getting cleaner or dirtier?
Some agencies, like the Houston Police Department, are seeing results from clearing the backlog.
The Federal Reserve and Treasury Department are also investigating whether reporters tracked employees.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com