Easy
1 point
ID: #15277
Question
The number of boys present in the function - satisfactory.
Options
1
was
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2
have
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3
were
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4
have been
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Explanation
'The number of' acts as a singular subject referring to the specific count. Therefore, it requires the singular verb 'was'. If it were 'A number of boys', the verb would be plural ('were').