A large number of farmers _____ become workers or businessmen, so the number of farmers that ____ wo

A large number of farmers _____ become workers or businessmen, so the number of farmers that ____ working in the fields is decreasing. A. have, is B. has, are C. have, are D. has, is

Let’s break the sentence down.

A large number of farmers _____ become workers or businessmen, so the number of farmers that ____ working in the fields is decreasing.

First blank:

"A large number of + plural noun" is treated as plural.

It refers to “a large number of farmers” (many individual farmers).

So the verb should be plural: have (present perfect).

Second blank:

“the number of farmers” is singular — the subject is “the number” (singular), not “farmers.”

So the verb should be singular: is.

That gives:

A large number of farmers have become … so the number of farmers that is working in the fields is decreasing.

Correct option: A.

Answer: A ✅