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Standard English ConventionsVery hardAgreement unaffected by 'along with'

Standard English Conventions practice question

The director, along with two of the producers, ____ attending the premiere in person.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. isCorrect
  2. B. are
  3. C. were
  4. D. have been

Answer: A. is

'along with two of the producers' is a phrase set off by commas; it doesn't change the subject. The subject is 'The director', singular: 'is attending'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. are
'are' would need a compound subject ('The director and two producers'); 'along with' doesn't make one.
C. were
'were' is plural and past.
D. have been
'have been' is plural.

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