From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The President, with members of his cabinet...visiting our establishment this afternoon
A
are
B
was
C
were
D
is
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The subject of the sentence is "The President," which is singular. The phrase "with members of his cabinet" is a parenthetical phrase that does not affect the number of the verb. Since "President" is singular, the correct verb to use is "is."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23764)