Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with most appropriate word.

The wounded ________ admitted in hospital.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. is

  4. an
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'were' - 'the wounded' is a collective noun referring to people who are wounded, so it requires a plural verb. The adjective 'wounded' functions as a noun representing a group of people, similar to 'the poor' or 'the rich'.

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