More than one person was killed...
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is in bold and italicised. Below are given alternatives to the bold and italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose option 'D' as the answer.
More than one person was killed in accident.
were killed
are killed
have been killed
No improvement
Correct answer is D
The expression more than one + noun, though plural in sense, is followed by a singular verb.
Example: More than one person has died in the accident.
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