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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

The applicant, along with her parents, were interviewed.
The applicant, along with her parents, are interviewed.
The applicant along with her parents have been interviewed.
The applicant, along with her parents, was interviewed.

Answer

D. The applicant, along with her parents, was interviewed.

Solution

"Along with her parents" does not change the singular subject "applicant."

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