Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1670 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Basic English Grammar & Vocabulary

Question Statement:

A bouquet of freshly cut yellow roses ______ placed on the conference room table by the welcoming committee.

Options:

  • (A) was
  • (B) were
  • (C) are
  • (D) have been

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

The grammatical head of the subject phrase is the singular collective noun 'A bouquet', not 'roses'. Therefore, the singular auxiliary verb 'was' is required.
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