Question

one of the books _____ (is/are ) mine.​

Answer 1

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one of the books is mine.

Here the helping verb "is" is followed by one of the not followed by books.

Answer 2

Answer:

One of the books is mine.

Explanation:

• The words 'is' and 'are' are both linking verbs. It is used based on the noun performing the verb.
• If the sentences contain a singular noun then the verb 'is' is used.
• If the sentences contain a plural noun then the verb 'are' is used.
• The subject verb agreement should be satisfied where the correct form of verb matches the subject in a sentence.
• If the pronoun in a sentence is singular indefinite pronoun (i.e., body, one) or uncountable nouns then 'is' is used.
• In the given sentence it is mentioned as 'one of the books', therefore 'is' is the correct answer.

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