Multiple choice

Directions: Mark the most suitable option to fill in the blank.

The jury ________ divided in their opinion.

  1. were

  2. is

  3. was

  4. has been

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Though 'jury' is a colloective noun, but whenever we refer to a division of the collective noun it is treated as a plural subject. Thus, option 1.