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Is the word as used in the sentence singular or plural?

athletics

Athletics is recommended for high school students.

singular
plural

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User Wodzu
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The answer is singular because it is being used as a noun (or a subject). Also if it were plural, it'd use the linking verb "are" not "is".
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User Valerie Linc
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the answer is plural because of the names associated with athletics such as sports.
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User Legolas Wang
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