Which of these sentences is correct:
One of the solutions that can be applied (is) personal development classes
Or
One of the solutions that can be applied (are) personal development classes
Thanks!
2006-11-29 03:16:22 · 12 answers · asked by Little Light 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
One of the solutions that can be applied () personal development classes.
Since "of the solutions" and "personal development" are details, are descriptions of "one" and "classes" respectively, just remove it to test the (is) and the (are).
One [] that can be applied IS [] classes.
One [] that can be applied are [] classes.
One [] that can be applied is....
One is singular. One solution.
If it was "Two that can be appllied .... ARE." Because two is not singular.
One is.
Two are.
2006-11-29 03:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dreamer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One of the solutions that can be applied IS personal development classes.
2006-11-29 11:19:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IS
You are talking about ONE of something...ONE IS. Don't let the word solutions throw you off from the correct choice. To shorten the sentence, it makes sense to say "One that can be applied is..."
I hope this helps! :o)
2006-11-29 11:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anne C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IS is the right one...although the classes are plural the solution is only one!
2006-11-29 11:24:28 · answer #4 · answered by Rukiya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first one... the "is" refers to the "one" solution, therefore is singular.
2006-11-29 11:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by auequine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is- one of the solutions
2006-11-29 11:23:54 · answer #6 · answered by george t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"IS" is the absolute correct answer.
Rule: if a sentence starts with the word "one", it takes a singular verb .
Ex: One of them is
One of them looks
2006-11-29 11:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by mojacko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sentences is Singular - IS
2006-11-29 11:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by sanju p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the former. you are only naming one solution. (is)
2006-11-29 11:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is....singular, are is plural.
2006-11-29 11:33:16 · answer #10 · answered by diturtlelady2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋