Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

He and his children _______ planning for a picnic this week.

  1. is

  2. was

  3. has

  4. are
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D Correct answer
Explanation

(1), (2) and (3) are incorrect because where two nouns are joined by 'and' to form a compound subject, they take a plural verb whereas none of the (1), (2) and (3) can be used as a plural verb.

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