One part of the sentence below is incorrect. Choose it.
"Not only the teacher but also the pupils is invited to the ceremony."
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. is invited
- Step 1: The verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'pupils', so it must be 'are'.
Answer
is invited.
Why not the others: The other parts are correct as written.
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