Choose either a or b to reflect the correct verb choice in each of the following sentences.
1. There (a) has (b) have been a steady increase in hate crimes in the city.
2. The news media (a) is (b) are under attack again
3. Half of the emergency supplies (a) is (b) are missing.
4. Neither the camera nor its lenses (a) was (b) were stolen in the robbery.
5. The media (a) has (b) have arrived at the press conference.
6. The number of unemployed teenagers (a) rise (b) rises sharply every summer.
7. A number of items (a) has (b) have been stolen.
8. A blackbird, as well as three starlings, (a) is (b) are nesting in the tree.
9. Each of the brothers (a) has (b) have a special talent.
10. He is one of the best rebounders who (a) has (b) have ever played in the NBA.
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