Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Three-quarters of the work ______ done.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. were

  4. was going to

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A Correct answer
Explanation

With fractions and partitives like 'three-quarters of', the verb agrees with the noun in the 'of' phrase. 'Work' is singular (uncountable), so the singular verb 'is' is correct. The fraction doesn't determine plurality - the noun after 'of' does.