Sep 21, 2020 · "A Bear is not one of them" But that would be wrong in that we want to talk about all the bears, not just one specific bear. We could also rewrite that sentence like so to make it …

Jan 27, 2021 · The thing you need is "one of whom." Not too hard to arrange if we speak of just one person: This made her think of her grandparents, one of whom has passed on. But it's …

Oct 24, 2011 · "One of them" is a noun phrase referring to a single person. Therefore all its verbs are always singular.

Mar 6, 2011 · 2) Five people went to the party last night, with my being one of them. This is how "me" would traditionally be expressed; but "with" still looks informal, which contrasts weirdly …

Jul 12, 2014 · imho, "It's one of them" (them = the best films that have ever been made) In context: a) - Here is a list of the best 500 films that HAVE ever been made. "Das Leben der …

Dec 12, 2015 · One of the former students. "One of" refers to a group. The group that follows is plural. "Students" is plural of "student." Consider the statement, "one of the team." A team is a …

Oct 25, 2011 · In either of these scenarios, it would be “each one is” or “every one is”, others have said. One could also interpret “each and every one” as being plural, with two subjects: “each …

Short Answer is: Your adviser is correct. In any concise written context, i.e. whose purpose is to deliver factual information as opposed to writing a novel or a poem, the usage of these words …

Nov 30, 2018 · @posfan12 “Any …” can be either singular or plural. If you expect the “any” to be one, use a singular verb; if you expect it to be at least one, use a plural verb. Plural “any” is …

Jul 7, 2022 · A tiny change to the expression more than one changes the agreement on the verb. (10) More than one of the scientists working on a HIV-cure believe in a prompt breakthrough. …