In the following sentence, fill in the blank with the correct option: The…
2023
In the following sentence, fill in the blank with the correct option:
The Mayor, with his councillors, ______ present.
Answer: D. is to be — The subject of the sentence is The Mayor, not "councillors". The phrase “with his councillors” is a parenthetical phrase (extra information), so it does not…
- A.
have to be
- B.
have been
- C.
are going to be
- D.
is to be
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Correct answer: D
The subject of the sentence is The Mayor, not "councillors".
The phrase “with his councillors” is a parenthetical phrase (extra information), so it does not change the number of the subject.
Thus, the verb must be singular.
Also, the expression “is to be present” is commonly used to indicate an official duty, requirement, or schedule.
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