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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: The book, as well as the pen, ______ on the table.

1. are
2. were
3. is
4. have been

Correct answer: is

Solution

In sentences with 'as well as', the verb agrees with the first subject, not the added phrase. Here, 'The book' is singular, so the correct verb is 'is'.

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