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MustAsk Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Which one of the statements is/are correct?
Hi,
I'm not sure about the following example:
"Which one of the statements is/are correct?"
I've heard people use 'is', but why?
Thanks
I'm not sure about the following example:
"Which one of the statements is/are correct?"
I've heard people use 'is', but why?
Thanks
Top answer
" Only one statement is true. That's why 'is' should be used.
- " Only one statement is true.
- That's why 'is' should be used.
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"Which one of the statements is correct?"
Only one statement is true. That's why 'is' should be used.
Only one statement is true. That's why 'is' should be used.
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Another question regarding this, is it "which of the alternatives (is/are) correct ?" when there's only ONE correct alternative and I'm trying to imply clearly that there is only one correct alternative?
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When someone asks "Which of the alternatives is correct?" he or she is asking which alternative is correct.
MustAskAnother question regarding this, is it "which of the alternatives (is/are) correct ?" when there's only ONE correct alternative and I'm trying to imply clearly that there is only one correct alternative?
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