Choose the correct verb: "A number of employees ___ on leave this week."

Correct answer: B. are

"A number of" means "several" and takes a plural verb: a number of employees are. By contrast, "the number of" refers to a single figure and takes a singular verb: the number of employees is growing.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is B. are

"A number of" means "several" and takes a plural verb: a number of employees are. By contrast, "the number of" refers to a single figure and takes a singular verb: the number of employees is growing.

Topic: Subject–Verb Agreement MCQs · Subject: Verbal Ability (English)