Question

The rest of the students .................... absent.

• A. is
• B. are
• C. has
• D. have

Hint:

Always look at the noun after "of" to decide verb agreement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Subject.
"The rest of the students" → "students" is plural, so plural verb is required.

Step 2: Checking options.
(A) is — wrong.
(B) are — correct plural verb.
(C) has — wrong tense/form.
(D) have — incorrect here.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Correct answer is (B) are.