Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) The manager
(B) as well as his assistants
(C) were present
(D) at the conference.
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
C
Explanation: When subjects are connected by 'as well as', the verb agrees with the first subject. 'Manager' is singular, so 'were' should be 'was'.
Explanation by: Rati Dubey
When subjects are connected by 'as well as', the verb agrees with the first subject. 'Manager' is singular, so 'were' should be 'was'.