Choose the correct verb: "The news about the exam results ___ encouraging."

Correct answer: D. is

"News" is an uncountable noun that is always singular, even though it ends in -s. The phrase "about the exam results" does not change the subject, so "is" is correct.

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The correct answer is D. is

"News" is an uncountable noun that is always singular, even though it ends in -s. The phrase "about the exam results" does not change the subject, so "is" is correct.

Topic: Subject–Verb Agreement MCQs · Subject: Verbal Ability (English)