Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
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An increase in crimes against women have been reported in the newspapers recently.
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- are being reported
- has been reported
- has been written
- No improvement
Correct Option: B
An increase in crimes is (Sing. Sub.)
Hence, Singular V. – has been reported is the right usage.
