Rule

Each, every, and one are singular, even when followed by a plural noun such as “of the players”.

Question

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

Options

• (A) Each of the players have received a medal.
• (B) Each of the players are receiving a medal.
• (C) Each of the players were given a medal.
• (D) Each of the players has received a medal.

Answer

(D) Each of the players has received a medal.

Solution

1. The subject is each, not players.
2. Each is singular, so it takes a singular verb.
3. Has received is singular, while have, are, and were are plural.