One of the students.......failed the exam(have,has,is,are)
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One of the students has failed the exam.
The word 'has' is present perfect tense.
- Although 'students' here is plural, the subject is singular.
- Thus, 'has' is the correct word here.
In these cases, we should be careful and identify the subject.
- If the subject is singular, 'has' should be used irrespective of the plural words after that.
It may appear to be confusing at times. Also, when we are referring to a group or collective noun like a gang of robbers, a school of fish, etc, we should use 'has'. This is because though the number is plural, the subject is the group or the collective noun, which is singular.
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