Multiple choice

Directions: Select the best filler from the given options such that the sentence below makes coherent sense.

Since about half of the body was against the decision about the new transport policy, the committee, in the last meeting, ______ not unanimous on the issue.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. is

  4. are
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Although the committee is a singular collective noun, there is no unity. The divergence of action or behaviour attracts plural verb.

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