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Question language / प्रश्न भाषाहिंदी अनुवाद इस पुराने प्रश्न के लिए उपलब्ध नहीं है।

A number of applicants has requested an extension of the deadline.

Answer and explanation are free to read — no sign-in required.उत्तर और व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए साइन-इन आवश्यक नहीं है।

A

A number of applicants

B

has requested

✓

C

an extension of the deadline

D

No error

Correct Answerसही उत्तर

B. has requested

Explanationव्याख्या

A number of + plural noun means “several” and normally takes a plural verb.
Correct: A number of applicants have requested...

A number of + plural noun का अर्थ “कई” होता है और इसके साथ plural verb आता है। इसलिए has के स्थान पर have होगा।

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