Standard English ConventionsHardNot one takes a singular verb
Standard English Conventions practice question
Not one of the applicants ____ the deadline.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. has metCorrect
- B. have met
- C. meet
- D. meeting
Answer: A. has met
"Not one" is singular.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. have met
- Plural, drawn to "applicants".
- C. meet
- Plural present.
- D. meeting
- No finite verb.
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