1). are getting 2). is getting 3). having got 4). are

1.	1). are getting 2). is getting 3). having got 4). are
Answer» Correct OPTION - 1 When 'a NUMBER of' is used, it is ALWAYS followed with plural verb. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. Correct SENTENCE - A good number of students are getting into civil services. Note: The expression the number is followed by a SINGULAR verb while the expression a number is followed by a plural verb.

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Correct OPTION - 1

When 'a NUMBER of' is used, it is ALWAYS followed with plural verb. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Correct SENTENCE - A good number of students are getting into civil services.

Note: The expression the number is followed by a SINGULAR verb while the expression a number is followed by a plural verb.

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