Together with, accompanied by, along with, as well as.

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The plural is usually formed by adding –s/-es

Exceptions:

We use singular forms with:

ü nouns which end in -ics such as mathematics, physics, etc.

e.g.Mathematics is my favourite subject.

ü plural nouns when we talk about an amount of time, money, a time period, distance, weight, etc.

e.g.Five years is a long time to do experiments.

Note. The following expressions have no effect on the verb:

e.g. The student, along with his friends, is going to the lecture.

ü group nouns such as team, group, family, class, company and government, when we mean the group as a unit. But we use plural verbs when we mean the individuals that make up the group.

e.g.My group studies mathematics. (as a unit)

My group are going to the lecture. (the individual members of the group)

We use plural forms with:

ü the nouns people, clothes, police and stairs.

e.g.The people are looking for the solution of this technical problem.

ü nouns which refer to objects that consist of two parts, such as gloves, glasses, etc.