WAEC English Language 2016 Objective — Question 55

Question 55 of 140 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The coach, as well as the players, ___ given fantastic gifts last month.

A. A. wasCorrect
B. B. were
C. C. are
D. D. is

Explanation

With 'as well as', the first subject ('the coach') controls the singular verb 'was'.

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