Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
There _________ no surgeons in that hospital.

• A. isn't
• B. are
• C. aren't
• D. was

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

are

We would be understanding the subject-verb agreement in this sentence. The rule states that when the noun is plural, the verb also becomes plural. In this sentence, the noun is in the plural form which is "surgeons".

"Are" is a plural verb. It is the correct answer

"is" and "was" are singular verbs. "Isn't" means "is not". They are the wrong answers

"aren't" means "are not". It is a negative word, which is not required in this case. It is incorrect.

Option B is correct.