Question

a number of books ___ (is /are) missing.​

Answer 1

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$\implies$ A number of books are missing.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A number of books are missing.

Explanation:

• Look at the noun's plural or singular form to determine whether to use is or are. You should use 'is' if the noun is singular. If the noun is plural or there are multiple nouns, use 'are'.

       For example,

      1. Ram is playing.

      2.Ram and Raman are playing

      3. The boys are playing.

• A collective noun describes a group of individuals or objects that are spoken about as a single unit. A collective noun is "committee." Although there are several members of a committee, the word itself is single. Collective nouns take 'is' in American English. Collective nouns can have the form 'is' or 'are' in British English.

       For example, The committee is meeting tomorrow.

• It can be challenging to decide between 'is' and 'are' when using expressions like 'a number of' or 'a pair of'. On the one hand, because number is singular, the word 'is' is necessary. Books, however, is a plural noun, thus 'are' is required. Generally speaking, using 'are' with plural is ideal. So, The given sentence can be completed as: - A number of books are missing.