Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Each one of the children here ______ fluent French.

  1. speak

  2. speaks

  3. speaked

  4. tell

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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Each one of' is a singular subject, even when followed by a plural noun like 'children.' The verb must be singular to match 'each one.' Therefore, 'speaks' is correct, not 'speak.' The phrase emphasizes every individual child separately.