Sentence Correctioneasy · Past Paper
Spot the error: Each of the boys were given a prize.
AEach of
Bthe boys
Cwere given
Da prize
✓ Correct Answer: C — were given
'Each' always takes a singular verb, regardless of the plural noun that follows it; use 'was'.
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