Multiple choice softskills communication

The mayor responded to the charges by complaining that the media ____ ganging up on her.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. Dummy 1

  4. Dummy 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

"Media" is a plural noun, so it requires the plural verb "were" in this past tense construction. The phrase "were ganging up" shows the media acting collectively as multiple entities. "Was" is singular and would be incorrect in formal usage.

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