Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options.<br>The chairperson of the ethics committee, (a)/ as well as several senior advisors, were present (b)/ during the confidential deliberations that followed the inquiry. (c)/ No error (d)
- A. a
- B. b ✓
- C. c
- D. d
Correct Answer: B. b
Explanation
The error is in part (b). When subjects are joined by 'as well as', the verb must agree with the first subject. The singular subject 'chairperson' requires the singular verb 'was present'.
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