2023 · Q48
In this section, each sentence is incomplete and is followed by four options. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence.
Fortunately the news ________
EnglishCorrelating Sentences
- Awasn’t as bad as we expected
- Bweren’t as bad as we expected
- Ccouldn’t as bad as we expected
- Dhappened with as bad as we expected
Explanation
The subject is 'the news', which is singular (uncountable noun). It takes a singular verb. Option (a) 'wasn't as bad as we expected' uses singular 'was' correctly. Option (b) 'weren't' is plural, (c) 'couldn't as bad' is ungrammatical, (d) 'happened with as bad' is nonsensical. 'News' is singular despite ending in -s. Therefore option A is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.