When words are added to a singular subject by
with, together with, along with, in addition to, as well as, except, besides, and not, and
no less than, the number of the subject remains singular.
- The ship, with all its passengers, was downed.
- The latter, together with other documents, was lost.
- He, along with his parents, is coming today.
- A watch, in addition to rupees fifty, was given to Hari.
- Ram, as well as Shyam was laughing.
- No one, except a few students, was there.
- Milk, besides vegetables, is good for health.
- Satish, and not you, has passed.
- He, no less than his friends, is guilty
Note: In informal English,
with and
together with are considered as making the subject plural. A plural verb is thus used. The omission of commas is a hint that the subjects are to be treated as more than one, like a compound subject; e.g.,
- The servant together with his master were left standing there.
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