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A number of soldiers __________ lost their lives.

Ahave

Bhas

Care

Dis

Answer:

A. have

Read Explanation:

  • “A number of” is treated as plural, so it takes a plural verb.

  • Therefore, we use have, not has or is.

A number of soldiers have lost their lives.


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