SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5
The jury ______ unable to reach a unanimous verdict after three full days of deliberation.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
were
was
have been
are
Explanation
"Jury" is treated as a singular collective noun in standard American English when acting as a single body. The singular verb "was" is correct.
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