The number of applicants ________ increased this year. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The number of applicants ________ increased this year.

A. are

B. have

C. were

D. has

Answer: Option D

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'The number' is singular, so 'has' is correct.

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Question #1

The bunch of keys ________ missing.

A. is

B. are

C. were

D. have been

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Bunch' is singular, so 'is'.

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Question #2

I ________ awake worrying about the exam.

A. lied

B. stayed

C. lay

D. laid

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Lay awake' (past of lie).

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Question #3

I ________ my keys, so I had to call a locksmith.

A. was losing

B. have lost

C. lost

D. had lost

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Past perfect for the reason in the past; losing happened before calling.

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