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Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

A. The committee were divided on the issue.
B. The committee was divided on the issue.
C. The committee have decided to postpone the event.
D. The committee were unanimous in their decision.

Explanation:

Option 2 is correct as "committee" is singular and takes "was." Other options misuse singular/plural agreement.

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