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JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 44

Question 44

Concord

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The police claim that a number of stolen cars ________ recovered.

  1. A.has being
  2. B.is being
  3. C.has been
  4. D.have been
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (have been)

Explanation

'A number of' means 'several' and takes a plural verb: 'a number of stolen cars have been recovered'.