Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:-
Ravi, as well his sisters, always _____ his mother's permission before going out.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → seeks
This is a matter of Subject-Verb Agreement. When a subject is joined to other nouns or phrases using connectors like "as well as," "along with," "together with," or "in addition to," the verb must agree with the first subject only.
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First Subject: Ravi (Singular)
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Connector: as well as his sisters (This phrase is treated as parenthetical, it does not change the subject.)
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Verb: Since the subject is singular (Ravi), the verb must be singular. The singular form of the verb 'to seek' in the Simple Present Tense is seeks.