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Question 73

The number of late applications ___ risen since Monday.

  1. have
  2. are
  3. were
  4. hasCorrect answer

Explanation

The number of refers to one count, so the singular auxiliary has agrees with that head. Have is attracted incorrectly by applications, while are and were cannot form the required present perfect construction.

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Question 73: The number of late applications ___ risen since Monday. · English Subject-Verb Agreement · Questena