Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There ______ been too many incidents of thefts lately.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. have.
The subject 'too many incidents' is plural (incidents), so the verb must agree in plural form.
'There have been' is the correct plural present perfect form for recent occurrences.
'has' is singular and would be incorrect here.
'has not' changes the meaning to negative, which is not intended.
'was' is past simple, but the sentence talks about a recent time frame (lately) which requires present perfect tense.