24 Subtags: Basic Rules and Concepts, Subject-Verb Agreement with Quantifiers and Phrases
Correct answer: B. A number of students have complained that the number of books is not sufficient in the library.
- A. A number of students have complained that the number of books are not sufficient in- the library.
- B. A number of students have complained that the number of books is not sufficient in the library.
- C. A number of students has complained that the number of books is not sufficient in the library.
- D. The number of students have complained that the number of books is not sufficient in the library.
Explanation
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "a number of students" is plural, and the verb "have" correctly agrees with the plural subject. However, the verb should be "is" because "the number of books" is a singular subject.Clear and Correct Sentence Structure: Option B provides a clear and coherent sentence structure.
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