Fill in the blank: The ship ___ set sail.
A. has
B. is
C. was
D. have
Answer:A
Fill in the blank: The ship ___ set sail.
A. has B. is C. was D. have
Explanation: The statement is: The ship has set sail. A collective noun takes a singular verb when the collection is thought of as a whole and a plural verb when the individuals of which it is composed of are thought of.