Identify the part containing a grammatical or structural error:
The father with his sons are arriving soon
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The true grammatical subject is "The father", which is a singular noun.
The Intervening Phrase: Phrases starting with "with," "along with," "as well as," or "together with" (e.g., "with his sons") do not change the number of the subject. They are considered additional information rather than part of a compound subject.
The Verb: Because the subject is singular, it requires the singular verb "is" instead of the plural verb "are."
Correct sentence: The father with his sons is arriving soon.