Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with detecting errors and with right grammar.

The jury ________ not come to a unanimous verdict.

  1. has

  2. have

  3. was

  4. were

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The jury is a collective noun that can be either singular or plural. When emphasizing individual members' inability to agree (rather than the jury as a single unit), we use the plural verb 'have'. This highlights that the jurors, as individuals, haven't reached agreement.