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One of my hobbies is vs One of my hobbies are

The correct phrase is 'one of my hobbies is.' In this case, 'one' is the subject of the sentence, so the verb 'is' should agree with it. 'Hobbies' is the object of the preposition 'of' and does not affect the verb form.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 641 views

One of my hobbies is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'one of my hobbies is' when referring to a singular hobby among several. The verb 'is' agrees with the singular subject 'one.'

Examples:

  • One of my hobbies is painting.
  • One of my hobbies is reading.
  • One of my hobbies is playing the guitar.
  • One of my hobbies is to help children.
  • For instance, one of my hobbies is I like to take walks in the woods and bury things in holes.
  • One of my hobbies is working with fused glass.
  • One of my hobbies is I collect dust.
  • One of my many hobbies is observing the people around me.
  • One of my little hobbies is (French accent) caricature.
  • One of my favorite hobbies is volleyball, riding a bicycle, photography and I am very interested in astronomy.
  • 2007-04-01 17:15:46 - Favorite hobbies - river rafting One of my favorite hobbies is river rafting.
  • Yes, I am eager to learn about orchid life cycles, first hand, because I'm a Science teacher, and one of my many hobbies is tinkering with biospheres for the classroom.
  • One of my pet hobby-horses is the two sessions we are now bound to have in October in Strasbourg.
  • About my hobbies: I like dancing (sport and social dances), reading, cooking, travelling, cycling, swimming. And one of my favourite hobbies is geografy:)
  • I couldn't help overhearing and etymology is one of my hobbies.
  • It's one of my hobbies.
  • Actually, photography happens to be one of my hobbies.
  • Mathematics has always been one of my hobbies - it's beautiful, like music.
  • HiFi has been one of my hobbies for around 50 years - long enough for me to giggle at the appellation audiophile.
  • Yes, I... Modelling is one of my hobbies, you know, but unfortunitely this is not a very good example.
  • My motivation for an au pair stay abroad is my desire to see the world and one of my hobbies, the childcare.
  • You're not my boss, you're one of my hobbies.
  • Number one hobby is video games now.

Alternatives:

  • My hobby is
  • One hobby of mine is
  • I enjoy
  • I like to do
  • One thing I like to do is

One of my hobbies are

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb 'are' does not agree with the singular subject 'one.'

  • One of my hobbies are
  • One of my hobbies is to help children.
  • One of my hobbies is working with fused glass.
  • I couldn't help overhearing and etymology is one of my hobbies.
  • It's one of my hobbies.
  • For instance, one of my hobbies is I like to take walks in the woods and bury things in holes.
  • Actually, photography happens to be one of my hobbies.
  • Mathematics has always been one of my hobbies - it's beautiful, like music.
  • HiFi has been one of my hobbies for around 50 years - long enough for me to giggle at the appellation audiophile.
  • Yes, I... Modelling is one of my hobbies, you know, but unfortunitely this is not a very good example.
  • My motivation for an au pair stay abroad is my desire to see the world and one of my hobbies, the childcare.
  • You're not my boss, you're one of my hobbies.
  • One of my hobbies is I collect dust.
  • One of my many hobbies is observing the people around me.
  • One of my little hobbies is (French accent) caricature.
  • Thanks to reading, I found one of my favorite hobbies, writing.
  • Music/hobbies: Music is one of my favourite hobbies.
  • Its one of my little hobbies to pass the time.
  • One of my pet hobby-horses is the two sessions we are now bound to have in October in Strasbourg.
  • This is one of my ancient hobby horses.
  • One of my favorite hobbies is volleyball, riding a bicycle, photography and I am very interested in astronomy.

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