The Major(a)/along with(b)/his soldiers(c)/were killed in the field(d)/No Error(e)

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The Major(a)/along with(b)/his soldiers(c)/
were killed in the field(d)/No Error(e)
1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (e)
Correct Answer: d ("was" should be used in place of "were")