Choose from the options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE
The Chairman with all his Councilors______ honoured last weekend
- Are
- have been
- is
-
was
- were
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
When any of these words: with, along with, together with, as well as, in addition to, including, no less than, etc. joins a compound subject, the form of the verb is singular. Therefore 'was' should be the verb that accompanies the compound subject: "The chairman with all his councillors".