问题
选择题
The number of the students ______ this year’s entrance exam is 650,000 less than last year.
A．took
B．taken
C．to take
D．taking
答案
答案：D
考查非谓语动词。句中taking this year’s entrance exam作定语，修饰名词the students，之间为主动关系，故用现在分词。句意：参加今年入学考试学生的数目比去年要少650,000人。