Which sentence uses subject–verb agreement correctly?

Correct answer: C. The number of applicants has increased this year.

"The number of" takes a singular verb because "number" is the subject: "The number of applicants has increased." By contrast, "a number of" means "many" and takes a plural verb.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is C. The number of applicants has increased this year.

"The number of" takes a singular verb because "number" is the subject: "The number of applicants has increased." By contrast, "a number of" means "many" and takes a plural verb.

Topic: Error Recognition and Sentence Structure MCQs · Subject: Verbal Ability (English)