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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2023 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Concord

Choose the appropriate answer from the options given to fill the gap: The lady, together with her friends, __________ at the party yesterday.

  1. A.are
  2. B.were
  3. C.was
  4. D.is
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (was)

Explanation

'Together with her friends' doesn't change the subject 'the lady' (singular), and 'yesterday' needs the past: was.