A variety of music ________ available here. (Choose the correct option)

The key to this question lies in identifying the subject of the sentence.

• The subject is 'A variety', not 'music'.

• Variety is a singular noun.

• The phrase 'of music' is a prepositional phrase that only describes 'variety'; it does not affect verb agreement.

Therefore, a singular verb is required → is.

The correct sentence is: A variety of music is available here.

The other options are incorrect because:

• B. are – 'Are' is a plural verb. Since 'variety' is singular, 'are' is incorrect.

• C. has – 'Has' is a verb of possession, not suitable with 'available'.

• D. have – 'Have' is plural and also does not fit the structure 'available'.

Hint:

When a sentence begins with “A / An / The variety of …”, the verb agrees with 'variety', not with the noun after 'of'.

Examples:

• A variety of books is kept on the shelf.

• A series of lectures is planned.