Question

Identify the error in the sentence: ``One of the boys are missing from the class.''

• A. One of
• B. the boys
• C. are missing
• D. from the class

Hint:

In expressions like ``one of the + plural noun'', the verb is always singular.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Identify the subject of the sentence.
The subject of the sentence is ``One'', which is singular.
Step 2: Apply subject–verb agreement.
A singular subject requires a singular verb.
Step 3: Locate the error.
The verb phrase ``are missing'' is plural and does not agree with the singular subject ``One''.
Step 4: Correction.
The correct sentence should be: ``One of the boys is missing from the class.''