Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumAgreement with 'one of the'
Standard English Conventions practice question
One of the paintings in the east wing ____ missing from the gallery.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. isCorrect
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have been
Answer: A. is
The subject is 'one', which is singular. 'of the paintings in the east wing' describes which one, but the verb agrees with 'one': 'is'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. are
- 'are' agrees with 'paintings', but 'paintings' is inside a prepositional phrase. Only ONE painting is missing.
- C. were
- 'were' is plural and past. The subject is singular and nothing calls for the past.
- D. have been
- 'have been' is plural. The singular subject 'one' would need 'has been' — and 'is' fits best.
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