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Which sentence demonstrates proper
subject/verb agreement?
[Remember, "each" is a singular
pronoun.]
A. Each of the puppies are for sale.
B. Each of the puppies is for sale.
C. Each of the puppies were for sale.

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5 votes

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

if it is not past tense and singular, B seems to be the only agreeable option here.

User Deepanshu Mehta
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Strange as it may seem, the first one is not correct although it sounds OK. Instead of are it should be is.

The second one is correct.

The third one should be Each of the puppies was for sale -- you are given another sentence that sounds right but isn't

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