Asked by John
Dickens, as well as Trollope and Thackeray, were writing novels depicting English life and customs when Victoria was queen.
What is the mistake in this sentence.
What is the mistake in this sentence.
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
Since Dickens is the singular subject, the verb should also be singular.
<b>Dickens, as well as Trollope and Thackeray, <u>was</u> writing . . .</b>
<b>Dickens, as well as Trollope and Thackeray, <u>was</u> writing . . .</b>
Answered by
Writeacher
Ms. Sue is right. The words between the commas are not part of the subject.
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