Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given below in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark 'No correction required' as the answer. Rohan, as well as Gourab, are arriving at the airport very soon.
Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given below in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark 'No correction required' as the answer. Rohan, as well as Gourab, are arriving at the airport very soon. Correct Answer is arriving
The correct answer is is arriving.
Key Points
- 'is arriving' will replace 'are arriving'.
- When you have two subjects separated by 'as well as', the verb agrees with the main i.e first subject.
- For example: My sisters, as well as I, are coming to my hometown very soon. (Here, the verb 'are' is agreeing with 'My sisters')
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Therefore, the correct answer is: Rohan, as well as Gourab, is arriving at the airport very soon.
Additional Information
- The verb also agrees with the main subject in the cases of:
- in addition to
- with
- together with
- accompanied by
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including
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Feb 20, 2025