Choose the best replacement for the words in brackets. If they are correct as they are, choose "No improvement".
Every one of the players [was praised] by the coach.

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

The subject is "every one", which is singular, so "was praised" is correct.

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"Players" is plural and near the verb, but the subject is "every one".

Concept: "Every one of" takes a singular verb
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Choose the best replacement for the words in brackets. If they are correct as they are, choose "No improvement".Every one of the players [was praised] by the coach.

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Choose the best replacement for the words in brackets. If they are correct as they are, choose "No improvement".
Every one of the players [was praised] by the coach.