.Complete the sentence with the appropriate option.Two-thirds of the students _________ present at the inaugural function.(a) is(b) being(c) was(d) were

The correct option to complete the sentence is (d) were.

So, the complete sentence is: "Two-thirds of the students were present at the inaugural function."

Here's why:

The subject of the sentence is "Two-thirds of the students". Even though "two-thirds" sounds like a singular quantity, it's referring to a portion of a plural noun (students). Therefore, we need to use the plural verb "were" to agree with the plural subject.

The options (a) "is" and (c) "was" are singular verbs, so they don't agree with the plural subject.

Option (b) "being" is a form of the verb "be" that's used in continuous tenses, passive voice, or as a gerund, none of which fit the sentence structure here.

So, the correct answer is (d) "were".