Choose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
The captain, along with his players, ______ the chief guest at the gate.

were greetingCorrect answerYour answerwas greetingCorrect answerYour answergreetCorrect answerYour answerhave greetedCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

The subject is "the captain". A phrase with "along with", "as well as" or "together with" does not change it, so the verb is singular: "was greeting".

Worth noting

"Along with his players" makes the group sound plural. It is only an extra, and the verb follows the captain.

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Choose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.The captain, along with his players, ______ the chief guest at the gate.