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Englishnewbie Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

1 out of 3?

Hello,

1 out of 3 students are Russians.
1 out of 3 students is a Russian.

Which is correct?
Thank you.
  

Top answer

Hi, 1 out of 3 students are Russians. 1 out of 3 students is a Russian. <<< The subject is 1.

— Clive

  • Hi, 1 out of 3 students are Russians.
  • 1 out of 3 students is a Russian.
  • <<< The subject is 1.
  • Better is 1 out of every 3 students is a Russian.
  • Clive
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3 Answers
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Hi,

1 out of 3 students are Russians.
1 out of 3 students is a Russian. <<< The subject is 1.

Better is
1 out of every 3 students is a Russian.


Clive
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Hi,

Interestingly, you can also say
I in every 3 is a Russian.

Clive
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