Question

Identify if the sentence has an error in it.
The CEO, together with his managers, have decided to organize a meeting.

• A. together with
• B. organize
• C. have
• D. no error

Hint:

Remove the phrase between the commas and check if the verb still agrees with the subject.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept.
This sentence tests a common subject-verb agreement trap, where a phrase between the subject and the verb tempts a writer into using a plural verb even though the real subject is singular.

Step 2: Key Formula or Approach.
Mentally remove any phrase set off by commas that begins with words like "together with," "along with," "as well as," or "in addition to," since these phrases do not change the number of the subject. What remains after removing the phrase is the true subject the verb must agree with.

Step 3: Detailed Explanation.
Removing "together with his managers" from the sentence leaves "The CEO have decided to organize a meeting." Read this way, the mismatch is clear: "The CEO" is singular, so it needs "has decided," not "have decided." The phrases "together with" and "organize" are both used correctly elsewhere in the sentence and are not the source of the problem.

Step 4: Final Answer.
The error is in the word "have," which should be "has" to match the singular subject "The CEO." The answer is option (c).