A number of students _______ already registered for the advanced seminar.

1
reading

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

has

B

have

C

is

D

was

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the best answer. "A number of" takes plural verb.

Choice A is incorrect because "has" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "is" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "was" is singular.