Although the conjunction "as well as" joins two like items, it
does not affect whether the verb is singular or plural. Example:
The union official, as well as the workers, agrees to the terms.


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Choose the correct answer:

1. Administrative assistants, as well as supervisors, (is, are)
being hired.
2. Mr. Chang, as well as his employees, (is, are) on vacation.
3. The lawyer, as well as his secretary, (is, are) out of
the office.

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Juggernaut(n.): a massive force, campaign or object that crushes
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careful not to get in his way.

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Answers:

1. Administrative assistants, as well as supervisors, are
being hired.
2. Mr. Chang, as well as his employees, is on vacation.
3. The lawyer, as well as his secretary, is out of the office.

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