Multiple choice

One of the students ___ in the classroom.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. were

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Indefinite pronouns like 'one', 'everyone', 'everybody', 'each', 'either', 'neither' are grammatically singular and take singular verbs. Even though they may seem to refer to multiple people, the grammar treats them as singular. 'One of the students' requires 'is', not 'are' or 'were'.