Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable auxiliaries

Susheel with his friends ____ arrested yesterday.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. are

  4. is

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A Correct answer
Explanation

When subject is followed by 'with' phrase, the verb agrees with the main subject, not the phrase. 'Susheel' is singular so 'was arrested' is correct. 'Were' and 'are' are plural, 'is' is present tense - all grammatically incorrect.