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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Help please

Are the following correct?

Only one of those theories is valid. (is or are?)

Only one of them is going. (is or are?)

One of the players is here (is or are?)

Thanks ever so much.

- Paul -
  

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I think it should be like below: Only one of those theories is valid. Only one of them is going. One of the players is here.

— Anonymous

  • I think it should be like below: Only one of those theories is valid.
  • Only one of them is going.
  • One of the players is here.
  • Thanks a lot.
  • Andy
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I think it should be like below:

Only one of those theories is valid.

Only one of them is going.

One of the players is here.

Please kindly check.Thanks a lot.

Andy
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AnonymousAre the following correct?

Only one of those theories is valid. (is or are?)

Only one of them is going. (is or are?)

One of the players is here (is or are?)

Thanks ever so much.

- Paul -

'One' is singular, and the following phrase does not affect it. 'Is' in all cases.
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