In collective nouns, singular auxillary verbs or plural auxillary verb are used?
Use a singular verb if the collective noun refers to a group which behaves as a unit.
Example:
The herd of cattle has been driven into the barn.
Keep in mind that words such as 'people' are not collective nouns, but plurals; and they should be used accordingly.
Example:
The herd of cattle has been driven into the barn.
Keep in mind that words such as 'people' are not collective nouns, but plurals; and they should be used accordingly.