Choose the correct form:
The committee, along with its chairperson, _____________ scheduled to meet on Monday.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. is
Context: The subject is “The committee, along with its chairperson”.
Grammar Concept: When subjects are joined by “along with”, the verb agrees with the main subject (first subject).
Meaning: “The committee” is a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb.
Correct word: is
Reason: Even though “chairperson” is added, it does not change the number of the main subject.
Final Sentence: The committee, along with its chairperson, is scheduled to meet on Monday.
Hence the chosen option is correct.