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Verb Agreement: "Number", "Range" and "Total"
Collective nouns such as number, range and total can be troublesome in terms of subject-verb agreement. In the sentences below, decide whether the sentence needs a singular or plural verb.
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1. The number of survey respondents ____ dismally low.
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a) was
b) were
2. A range of dresses ____ been designed for the fashion show.
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a) has
b) have
3. A number of partygoers ____ dressing up for the occasion.
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a) is
b) are
4. A total of 12 students ____ chosen to go to Paris.
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a) was
b) were
5. The total of the company's assets ____ staggering!
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a) is
b) are
6. The range of ideas at the conference ____ very inspiring.
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a) was
b) were
7. A number of candidates ____ tied for first.
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1 point
a) has
b) have
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