Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE...

NECO 2002

Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE

The Chairman with all his Councilors______ honoured last weekend

A. Are
B. have been
C. is
D. was
E. were

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

When any of these words: with, along with, together with, as well as, in addition to, including, no less than, etc. joins a compound subject, the form of the verb is singular. Therefore 'was' should be the verb that accompanies the compound subject: "The chairman with all his councillors".

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