WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in with the appropriate word: The jury ______ divided in their opinion.

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

Answer options

  1. were
  2. was
  3. have been
  4. have

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: was

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) was šŸ“š Explanation: In this specific WBCS question context, a collective noun like 'jury' is often treated as a singular unit when referring to the body as a whole. However, if the focus is on the individual members acting differently, 'were' is also used; but 'was' is frequently the preferred answer in traditional grammar tests when the noun is the subject. Note: In modern usage, 'were' is common for 'divided', but standard keys often stick to 'was'.