Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

None of the men _________ arrested.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. is

  4. are
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'None' can be singular or plural depending on context. With 'of the men' (plural people), the verb should be plural: 'were arrested'. 'Was' and 'is' are singular forms, while 'are' is present tense but the sentence context suggests past occurrence. In modern usage, plural verbs with 'none of [plural noun]' are standard.

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