Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
"There ______ been too many incidents of thefts lately."

Correct option is C

Explanation of the Correct Answer: · The subject "incidents" is plural, so it requires a plural verb.
· "Have" is the correct verb to use with plural subjects.
· The correct phrase should be "There have been too many incidents of thefts lately."
Why Are the Other Options Incorrect? · (a) "has not" → Incorrect; "has" is singular, but "incidents" is plural.
· (b) "was" → Incorrect; "was" is singular, but the subject "incidents" is plural.
· (d) "has" → Incorrect for the same reason; "has" is singular, but we need a plural verb.
Thus, the correct sentence is:
"There have been too many incidents of thefts lately."