Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No Improvement'.
The captain, as well the players, were responsible for winning the trophy.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The captain, as well as the players, was.
- Whenever two subjects are joined with the 'as well as' the verb is used according to the first subject.
- As in the given statement, the first subject is singular the verb of the statement will be singular as well.
The correct sentence will be-
The captain as well as the players was responsible for winning the trophy.
The chosen option follows these rules, hence it will be correct.