Q63. The orchestra have (A)/ started rehearsing (B)/ for the upcoming international music festival (C)/ scheduled in Vienna next…

Question

Q63. The orchestra have (A)/ started rehearsing (B)/ for the upcoming international music festival (C)/ scheduled in Vienna next month. (D)

1. A. A (Correct answer)
2. B. B
3. C. C
4. D. D
5. E. No error

Correct Answer

Option A — A

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Option A.

Key Points

• "Orchestra" is a collective noun treated as singular in standard usage: "The orchestra has started rehearsing" — "have" should be "has".