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Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The mother with her children were expected.

(1) Was

(2) Will

(3) Have

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.

As per the subject-verb agreement rules, when two nouns are connected by with , the verb must agree with the first subject. Hence, were should be replaced with was as the correct helping verb.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "The mother with her children was expected."

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