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Words such as "each", "every", "one of", "neither" and collective nouns like "team" usually take a singular verb. With "either…or" and "neither…nor", match the verb to the nearer subject.
each、every、one of、neitherやteamのような集合名詞は通常単数扱い。either…or、neither…norでは動詞に近い主語に合わせる。
✔ 正しい文： Each of the samples was tested twice.
✘ 誤った文： Each of the samples were tested twice.
→ 直し方： "Each" is singular, so use "was".
コツ: "One of the…", "each of the…" and "the number of…" are singular; "a number of…" is plural.
練習：10問
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
AUSLEXが作成したオリジナルの解説と問題で、College Boardの公式資料ではありません。SATはCollege Boardの商標です。