The committee __________ in disagreement over the proposed project.

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C either a or b
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Answer: B. are

Though 'committee' is a collective noun, the members of the committee have different opinions as they are in disagreement. Therefore, they are not acting as one unit. So, the collective noun takes a plural verb.

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The committee __________ in disagreement over the proposed project.

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