Question

    In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

    The number of people suffering from diseases of the

    respiratory system _____________ steadily rising.
    A has Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B is Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C are Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D had Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    THE NUMBER is singular and thus will take singular verb IS.

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