Does academics take a singular or plural verb?

"Academics" can take either a singular or plural verb, depending on the context.

* Singular: When "academics" refers to the field of study as a whole, it takes a singular verb.

* Example: "Academics is a challenging but rewarding pursuit."

* Plural: When "academics" refers to individual scholars or professors, it takes a plural verb.

* Example: "The academics are gathered for the conference."

Here's a way to remember:

* "Academics" as a field = Singular

* "Academics" as individuals = Plural