Q
Hard 1 Mark
English Subject-Verb Agreement
The minister, along with his advisors, _____ travelling to Geneva next week.
Explanation
'Along with his advisors' is an intervening phrase, not part of a compound subject. The true subject remains 'the minister' (singular).
Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series , Page 1
Hint
Phrases like 'along with,' 'as well as,' and 'together with' do not create a plural subject.
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