Question

There an important announcement to be made today. (is,are).
The number of visitors_____much
larger than expected. (was ,were).​

Answer 1

Answer:

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➡The number of visitors was much larger than expected.

Answer 2

Answer:

There is an important announcement to be made today.

The number of visitors was much larger than expected.

Explanation:

The answers are is and was.

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