Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank as per subject verb agreement.

Not only the children, but also their father _______ been called to the site.

  1. have

  2. were

  3. has

  4. was

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In case of paired conjunctions 'not only _____ but also', verb agrees with the subject closer to it. Hence, ‘has’ will be used.