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One of the… Pattern

Introduction

“One of the…” English में बहुत common expression है और अक्सर Subject-Verb Agreement वाले questions में पूछा जाता है। यह plural जैसा दिखता है क्योंकि इसके बाद plural noun आता है, लेकिन असली subject singular (“one”) होता है।

इस pattern को समझने से tricky sentences में सही singular या plural verb चुनना आसान हो जाता है।

Pattern: One of the… Pattern

Pattern

“One of the” के बाद हमेशा plural noun आता है और यह singular verb लेता है।

यहाँ असली subject “one” होता है, न कि “of the” के बाद आने वाला plural noun।

Step-by-Step Example

Question

Choose the correct verb:

One of the students _______ missing from the class.

(A) are    (B) were    (C) is    (D) have

Solution

  1. Step 1: Identify the key phrase.

    Sentence की शुरुआत “One of the” से हो रही है।

  2. Step 2: Understand the structure.

    “Students” plural है, लेकिन असली subject “one” है, जो singular है।

  3. Step 3: Apply the rule.

    क्योंकि subject singular है, इसलिए singular verb लगेगा।

  4. Step 4: Substitute and check.

    ‘One of the students is missing from the class.’

  5. Final Answer:

    is → Option C

  6. Quick Check:

    “One” = singular → verb = singular (‘is’). ✅

Quick Variations

1. “One of the boys is…” (singular verb)

2. “One of the answers was…” (singular verb)

3. “One of my friends has…” (singular auxiliary)

4. “The only one of the…” से शुरुआत हो, तो rule वही रहता है - verb singular ही होगा।

Trick to Always Use

  • Step 1: “One of the…” दिखते ही plural noun को ignore करें।
  • Step 2: Real subject “one” है → हमेशा singular verb (is/was/has) चुनें।
  • Step 3: Plural noun देखकर confuse न हों - verb सिर्फ “one” से agree करेगा।

Summary

Summary

  • Rule: “One of the” + plural noun → singular verb।
  • “One” असली subject है, plural noun नहीं।
  • Examples:
    ✅ One of the players is injured.
    ✅ One of the girls has left early.
  • Verb हमेशा “one” से match करें, “of the” के बाद के noun से नहीं।

Practice

(1/5)
1. Choose the correct verb:<br><br>One of the teachers _______ going to retire this year.
easy
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have

Solution

  1. Step 1: Identify the key phrase.

    The sentence begins with ‘One of the’.

  2. Step 2: Determine the true subject.

    Although ‘teachers’ is plural, the real subject is ‘one’ (singular).

  3. Step 3: Apply the rule.

    ‘One of the’ + plural noun → singular verb → use is.

  4. Step 4: Substitute and check.

    ‘One of the teachers is going to retire this year.’

  5. Final Answer:

    is → Option A

  6. Quick Check:

    ‘One’ is singular → use singular verb ‘is’. ✅
Hint: ‘One of the’ always takes a singular verb.
Common Mistakes: Choosing plural ‘are’ due to the plural noun after ‘of the’.
2. Fill in the blank:<br><br>One of my friends _______ invited me to his wedding.
easy
A. has
B. have
C. were
D. are

Solution

  1. Step 1: Identify the structure.

    The phrase ‘One of my friends’ begins the sentence.

  2. Step 2: Recognize the subject.

    Though ‘friends’ is plural, the real subject is ‘one’ (singular).

  3. Step 3: Apply the rule.

    ‘One of the’ + plural noun → singular verb → use has.

  4. Step 4: Substitute and verify.

    ‘One of my friends has invited me to his wedding.’

  5. Final Answer:

    has → Option A

  6. Quick Check:

    Singular subject ‘one’ → singular verb ‘has’. ✅
Hint: If it starts with ‘One of the’, always use singular verbs like ‘is/has’.
Common Mistakes: Using plural ‘have’ because of the plural noun ‘friends’.
3. Select the correct option:<br><br>One of the boys _______ late for the match.
easy
A. are
B. was
C. were
D. have

Solution

  1. Step 1: Find the phrase.

    The sentence begins with ‘One of the’.

  2. Step 2: Identify the real subject.

    The noun ‘boys’ is plural, but the real subject is ‘one’ (singular).

  3. Step 3: Apply the rule.

    ‘One of the’ + plural noun → singular verb → use was.

  4. Step 4: Substitute and check.

    ‘One of the boys was late for the match.’

  5. Final Answer:

    was → Option B

  6. Quick Check:

    Singular subject → singular past verb ‘was’. ✅
Hint: Focus on ‘one’ - ignore the plural noun after ‘of the’.
Common Mistakes: Using plural ‘were’ because of the plural-looking noun.
4. Choose the correct verb:<br><br>One of the answers _______ incorrect in the test paper.
medium
A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have

Solution

  1. Step 1: Recognize the pattern.

    The phrase starts with ‘One of the’.

  2. Step 2: Find the subject.

    ‘One’ is singular, so the verb should be singular too.

  3. Step 3: Apply the rule.

    ‘One of the’ + plural noun (‘answers’) → singular verb → use is.

  4. Step 4: Substitute and verify.

    ‘One of the answers is incorrect in the test paper.’

  5. Final Answer:

    is → Option C

  6. Quick Check:

    ‘One’ = singular → use singular verb ‘is’. ✅
Hint: ‘One’ is singular → verb must also be singular.
Common Mistakes: Selecting plural verbs (‘are’/‘were’) due to plural noun confusion.
5. Select the correct sentence:
medium
A. One of the players are missing from the team.
B. One of the players is missing from the team.
C. One of the players were missing from the team.
D. One of the players have missing from the team.

Solution

  1. Step 1: Review each option.

    We must find the one where the verb agrees with the singular subject ‘one’.

  2. Step 2: Apply the rule.

    ‘One of the’ + plural noun → singular verb → the correct verb is is.

  3. Step 3: Choose the correct option.

    Option B uses ‘is’ correctly - ‘One of the players is missing from the team.’

  4. Final Answer:

    One of the players is missing from the team. → Option B

  5. Quick Check:

    ‘One’ = singular → singular verb ‘is’ fits perfectly. ✅
Hint: When in doubt, replace ‘One of the’ with ‘He/She’ - if it fits, verb is singular.
Common Mistakes: Using plural verb ‘are’ with ‘One of the’.

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