Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the option that most suitably fills the space;
The employer, not the salesman and his representative …. responsible for the loss
- are
- are being
- are never
- have been
-
is
The correct answer is: E
Explanation
The subject of the sentence is "The employer", which is singular. The phrase "not the salesman and his representative" is a parenthetical element that does not affect the number of the verb.
✅ Correct sentence:
- The employer, not the salesman and his representative, is responsible for the loss.