Choose the correct word: The manager, together with two assistants, ___ attending the meeting.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. is
A phrase introduced by 'together with' does not change the number of the subject 'manager'.
Answer: is.
Why not the others: are: 'together with' does not make the subject plural. were: it is plural and past. have been: it is plural.
Answer: is.
Why not the others: are: 'together with' does not make the subject plural. were: it is plural and past. have been: it is plural.
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