Ram as well as his brothers _________coming today.

Answer: is

Explanation: The verb must agree with the main subject 'Ram' (singular). Phrases such as 'as well as', 'in addition to', 'together with', etc., are parenthetical and do not make the subject plural, so they do not change verb agreement.

• Apply the rule: The main subject is 'Ram' (singular) → use a singular verb: 'is' → 'Ram as well as his brothers is coming today.'

• Why the other choices are wrong:

• 'are' is plural; it would be correct only if the subjects were joined by 'and' (e.g., 'Ram and his brothers are coming'). With 'as well as' the verb still agrees with the first subject.

• 'were' is past tense and does not match the present meaning 'coming today.'

• 'have been' expresses a different aspect (present perfect) and is plural; it does not fit the present-continuous sense or agree with the singular main subject.