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UPCAT English practice question 2: The number of applicants for the scholarship ______ risen sharply this year.

Correct answer

D. has

"The number of" is singular and takes a singular verb. Compare "A number of applicants have risen from their seats," where the subject is plural.

The number of applicants for the scholarship ______ risen sharply this year.

  1. have
  2. are
  3. were
  4. hasCorrect

Why D is correct

"The number of" is singular and takes a singular verb. Compare "A number of applicants have risen from their seats," where the subject is plural.

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