Choose the correct option

Correct answer: B. The majority of the university faculty has formed into factions, some supporting the university's president, and others calling for his ouster.

  • A. The majority of the university faculty have formed into factions, some supporting the university's president, and others calling for his ouster.
  • B. The majority of the university faculty has formed into factions, some supporting the university's president, and others calling for his ouster.
  • C. The majority of the university faculty have formed to factions, some supporting the university's president, and others calling for his ouster.
  • D. A majority of the university faculty has formed into factions, some supporting the university's president, and others calling for his ouster.

Explanation

The correct answer is Option B: 'The majority of the university faculty has formed into factions, some supporting the university's president, and others calling for his ouster.' In this sentence, 'the majority of the university faculty' is treated as a singular entity, thus requiring the singular verb 'has'. Option A uses 'have', which is incorrect for a singular subject. Option C includes both the incorrect verb 'have' and the incorrect preposition 'to'. Option D, while grammatically correct, uses 'A majority' instead of 'The majority', which slightly changes the intended meaning by making it less specific.

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