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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  1. The teacher, as well as the students, is excited about the trip.
  2. The teacher, as well as the students, are excited about the trip.
  3. The teacher, as well as the students, have been excited about the trip.
  4. The teacher as well as the students are excited about the trip.

Answer

A. The teacher, as well as the students, is excited about the trip.

Solution

"As well as the students" does not affect the singular subject "teacher."

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