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Q.

The question presents a sentence, part of which or all of which is underlined. Beneath the sentences, you will find four ways of phrasing the underlined part. Select whichever is most suitable. If it is correct, select "No Change". The administration discussed whether the number of students studying European languages was likely to decline when the senior lecturer retired. 

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a

no change 

b

whether the number of students studying European languages were likely

c

if the students studying European languages were likely

d

if the number of European language students were likely

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

"Whether" is proper because the inquiry is about a choice rather than a condition. A singular verb is required for the statement "the number of," thus "was" is correct.

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