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Use a singular verb after a phrase beginning with "one of" or
"one of the." For example: One of my backup disks has been lost.

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Choose the correct verb:

1. One of the reasons for so many absences (are, is)
poor motivation.
2. No one, not even the executive vice presidents,
(know, knows) whether the CEO plans to resign.
3. One of you (are, is) to be nominated for the office.

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"The greatest truths are the simplest, and so are the
greatest men." (J.C.Hare)

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Answers:

1. One of the reasons for so many absences is poor motivation.
2. No one, not even the executive vice presidents, knows
whether the CEO plans to resign.
3. One of you is to be nominated for the office.

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