Q
Easy 1 Mark
English Subject-Verb Agreement
The news about the flood _____ spreading quickly across the region.
Explanation
'News' is always treated as singular in English, regardless of its -s ending.
Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series , Page 1
Hint
Remember that 'news' never takes a plural verb.
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