Multiple choice

Directions: The undergiven sentence has been diveded into some parts and one of these parts may contain an error. Mark the part with error. The father as well as[a]/the sons were[b]/mysteriously missing[c]/from the house.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When two subjects are joined by 'as well as', the verb must agree with the first subject. Since 'The father' is singular, the verb should be 'was' instead of 'were'.

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