Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the best option from the given choices.

Three quarters of the student body ________ in favour of the new grading system started by the school authorities.

  1. were

  2. is

  3. are

  4. have

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B Correct answer
Explanation

(is). “Three quarters of the student body” represents a lump sum, a singular entity. So, the singular verb will be used.

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