Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
The collection of ancient coins, along with several rare manuscripts, ______ on display at the museum this month.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. is
- Step 1: Identify the grammatical subject of the sentence: the singular head noun collection.
- Step 2: The intervening prepositional phrase 'along with several rare manuscripts' does not change the number of the subject.
- Step 3: Match the singular subject with the singular present verb is.
Answer
is.
Why not the others: Are and were are plural verbs that incorrectly agree with the plural objects in the prepositional phrase.
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