Collective nouns such as number, range and total can be troublesome in terms of subject-verb agreement. In the sentences below, decide whether the sentence needs a singular or plural verb.1. The number of survey respondents dismally low.waswere2. A range of dresses been designed for the fashion show.hashave3. A number of partygoers dressing up for the occasion.isare4. A total of 12 students chosen to go to Paris.waswere5. The total of the company's assets staggering!isare6. The range of ideas at the conference very inspiring.waswere7. A number of candidates tied for first.hashave