English grammar error-spotting (singular verb with ‘‘each one of …’’): Read the sentence divided into four parts (A–D) and identify the part containing an error; choose ‘‘No error’’ only if none is wrong. ‘‘Each one of the boys / have paid / the tuition-fee. / No error.’’
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AEach one of the boys
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Bhave paid
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Cthe tuition-fee.
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DNo error.
Answer
Correct Answer: have paid
Explanation
Given data
- Subject head: ‘‘Each one’’ → singular.
- Verb given: ‘‘have paid’’ → plural auxiliary ‘‘have’’ mismatches.
Concept / ApproachWith ‘‘each/each one of …’’, use a singular verb: ‘‘has paid’’. The object phrase ‘‘the tuition fee’’ is fine; hyphenation isn’t required.
Correction‘‘Each one of the boys has paid the tuition fee.’’
Common pitfalls
- Letting the nearby plural ‘‘boys’’ mislead agreement.
Final Answerhave paid