From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or...

WAEC 2014

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Each of the winners ........ to receive five thousand dollars.

A. are
B. is
C. have
D. were

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The correct option to complete the sentence is:

B. is

So the complete sentence would be: "Each of the winners is to receive five thousand dollars."

In this sentence, "each" is an indefinite pronoun and indefinite pronouns are treated as singular pronouns, so it should be followed by the singular form of the verb, which is "is."

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