WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank: The police _______ investigating the matter.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. is
  2. are
  3. has
  4. was

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: are

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) are šŸ“š Explanation: In English grammar, the word 'police' is a collective noun that is always treated as plural. Therefore, it must be followed by a plural verb. While we say "the police force is," we always say "the police are." This is a common point of error in competitive exams.