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The famous writer and painter ________ the guest of honour in the event.

Q: The famous writer and painter ________ the guest of honour in the event.

Subjects joined by “and” are usually plural and take plural verbs. Exception : When both the subjects joined by “and’ refers to the same person, then singular verb is taken.

A are

B was

C were

D have

E None of these

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The famous writer and painter ________ the guest of honour in the event.

Solution

I Pledged to: