WBCS.LIVE practice question

. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underline word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. The crowd have gathered around the area to watch the actors.

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

Answer options

  1. No substitution
  2. have gather around the area
  3. have gathered in the area
  4. has gathered around the area

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: has gathered around the area

Explanation: The correct answer is D.✅ The subject "crowd" is a collective noun and is treated as singular when the group is considered as one unit. Therefore, it should be followed by “has gathered”, not “have gathered.” “Around the area” is appropriate here as it implies people are surrounding or nearby the location. Correct sentence: The crowd has gathered around the area to watch the actors.