Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct alternative.

A group of boys ______ playing cricket.

  1. were

  2. is

  3. are

  4. have been
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'A group' is a collective noun that takes a singular verb. In the present continuous tense, the singular form of 'to be' is 'is', so 'A group of boys is playing cricket' is grammatically correct. Collective nouns like 'group', 'team', 'family' take singular verbs when the group is acting as a single unit.

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