In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:
Three quarters of the Physics class .... dramatically.
A
improve
B
improves
C
are improving
D
is improving
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When fractions (e.g., three quarters, half, one-third) are used with a singular noun, the verb agrees with the noun that follows. Here, the key noun is class, “Class” is a collective noun treated as singular. Therefore, the verb must be singular.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7032)