Set 17: Form, Structure & Sense

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

The team of engineers _______ working on the project.

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

A. were

B. have been

C. has been✓ Correct

D. are

Detailed Answer Explanation

The correct answer is 'has been' because of the rule: collective noun takes singular verb.

Why others are wrong: A ('were' violates the grammatical rule: collective noun takes singular verb.), B ('have been' violates the grammatical rule: collective noun takes singular verb.), D ('are' violates the grammatical rule: collective noun takes singular verb.).

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