In each question in the following. four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one and fill the circle corresponding to that letter in the answer sheet.
Correct answer: C. The number of women who refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes is increasing
- A. The number of women who refuses to wear uncomfortable shoes were increasing
- B. The number of women who refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes are increasing
- C. The number of women who refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes is increasing
- D. The number of women who refuses to wear uncomfortable shoes have been increasing
Explanation
Option C correctly uses the singular verb "is" to agree with the singular subject "The number."
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