A number of soldiers _ injured during the war.
Correct answer: B. Were
- A. Is
- B. Were
- C. Was
- D. Might
Explanation
The subject "a number of soldiers" is plural, therefore the correct verb form to use with it is "were." Option A is incorrect because it uses the singular verb "is," Option C is also incorrect because it uses the singular verb "was." Option D is incorrect because it does not provide a verb form that agrees in number with the subject.
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