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Subject: Verbal AbilityTopic: Grammar and Correct Usagemediummcq_singleAdded: 3/6/2026

Question

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

  • A.The number of applicants are increasing.
  • B.The number of applicants is increasing.Correct
  • C.A number of applicants is increasing.
  • D.A number of applicants has increasing.

Correct Answer

B. The number of applicants is increasing.

Explanation

‘The number of’ takes a singular verb, so ‘is’ is correct.

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