NIMCET 2013 — English PYQ

Solution

Correct Option: 4 ($is$)

The "Along With" Rule

In English grammar, when the subject is connected to another noun using phrases like "along with," "together with," "as well as," or "in addition to," the verb must agree only with the first subject.

• Main Subject: $Theinstructor$ (Singular)

• Additive Phrase: $alongwiththeclass$ (This does not make the subject plural).

Since "$Theinstructor$" is singular, we must use the singular verb "$is$".

Logic Comparison

• Case A (using "and"): If the sentence was "The instructor and the class...", the subject would be plural, and we would use "$are$".

• Case B (using "along with"): The phrase "along with the class" acts as extra information (parenthetical). If you remove it, the sentence "$Theinstructorisangry$" still makes sense.

Final Sentence: $Theinstructor,alongwiththeclass,\mathbf{is}angryabouttheroomchange.$