Question 84

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence:
The number of people who _____ interested in the play _____ outnumbered by thosewho already bought the tickets to watch it.

Solution

Share

The first blank relates to the word "people", a plural entity. Thus, the auxiliary verb used will be "are".

The second blank relates to the "number of people", which is a singular entity. Thus, the auxiliary verb used will be "is".

Hence, the answer is option B.

Get AI Help

View More Questions From Grammar and Sentence Correction

Create a FREE account and get:

  • Download Maths Shortcuts PDF
  • Get 300+ previous papers with solutions PDF
  • 500+ Online Tests for Free

CAT Quant Questions | CAT Quantitative Ability

CAT Time Speed Distance QuestionsCAT Arithmetic QuestionsCAT Remainders QuestionsCAT Mensuration QuestionsCAT Quadratic Equations Questions

CAT DILR Questions | LRDI Questions For CAT

CAT Data change over a period QuestionsCAT Data Interpretation Basics QuestionsCAT Special Charts QuestionsCAT Scheduling QuestionsCAT Selection With Condition Questions

CAT Verbal Ability Questions | VARC Questions For CAT

CAT Critical Reasoning QuestionsCAT Grammar and Sentence Correction QuestionsCAT Para Summary QuestionsCAT Reading Comprehension QuestionsCAT Vocabulary Questions

Free CAT Verbal Questions

CAT Verbal AbilityCAT VocabularyCAT Odd One OutCAT Critical ReasoningCAT Reading ComprehensionCAT Para JumblesCAT Para SummaryCAT Grammar and Sentence Correction

Book Free CAT Mentorship

Get personalized CAT strategy from a 99%iler

500+ students mentored
CAT mentor

Join CAT 2026 course by 5-Time CAT 100%iler

Start your IIM journey with the right preparation and crack CAT 2026.

Enroll Now
Ask AI