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mzrmzr Staff asked 1 month ago

A. are

B. has

C. is

D. have

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Answer: have
Student Choice, Answer with ExplanationExplanation: After “A number of,” a plural noun and plural verb are used, but after “The number of,” a plural noun and singular verb are used.

Structure:

★ A number of + Plural noun + plural verb
★ The number of + plural noun + singular verb

In the above sentence, after “A number of,” there is a plural noun, so a plural verb will be used. Since it’s in the passive voice, the answer will be “have.”