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    Question

    Of the four given options, choose the most appropriate

    one.
    A The teacher, as well as the students, were present in the class. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The teacher, as well as the students, are present in the class. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The teacher, as well as the students, was present in the class. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The teacher, as well as the students, have been present in the class. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution


    The correct option is (3 ) The teacher, as well as the students, was present in the class. When using "as well as," the verb agrees with the first subject (the teacher), which is singular. Therefore, "was" (not "were") is the correct verb.

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