Multiple choice Directions: Fill in the blank. The parade of cars and horses ______ spectacular. was got were get Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation When a subject means 'a number of' or 'a group of', use a singular verb. 'The parade' is the true subject - 'of cars and horses' just describes what's in the parade. The parade itself is one event, so 'was' is correct.