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One of my favorite hobbies is listening to music. vs One of my favorite hobbies are listening to music

The correct phrase is: "one of my favorite hobbies is listening to music." The subject "one" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is."

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1552 views

One of my favorite hobbies is listening to music.

This phrase is correct. The subject "one" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is."

Use this phrase when talking about one favorite hobby among several. The verb should agree with the singular subject "one."

Examples:

  • One of my favorite hobbies is reading books.
  • One of my favorite foods is pizza.
  • One of my favorite places to visit is the beach.
  • My favorite hobby is also activities.
  • Ty to be quiet, Rain is listening to music.
  • One of my favorite cartoon characters is Snoopy.
  • One of my favorite people has disappeared.
  • One of Julie's favorite hobbies is fixing things when she thinks they need fixing.
  • My favorite song No one of my favorite artists.
  • Listen, you are one of my favorite people...
  • Let me show you one of my favorite places in the compound.
  • The Lonely Buddha is one of my favorite novels.
  • The chicken paillard is one of my favorite dishes as well.
  • And this scene in the elevator is one of my favorites.
  • One of my favorites, Humphrey Bogart.
  • Chocolate sounds better, and German is one of my favorite flavors.
  • One of my favorites is this one.
  • Burger is one of my favorite dishes.
  • I'm parting with one of my favorite decks.
  • That's still one of my favorite lectures.
  • "Gatsby" is one of my favorites.
  • One of my favorites, too.
  • The Brooklyn bridge is one of my favorite spots in the city.

One of my favorite hobbies are listening to music

This phrase is incorrect. The subject "one" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is."

  • One of my favorite cartoon characters is Snoopy.
  • One of my favorite people has disappeared.
  • My favorite song No one of my favorite artists.
  • Listen, you are one of my favorite people...
  • Let me show you one of my favorite places in the compound.
  • The Lonely Buddha is one of my favorite novels.
  • The chicken paillard is one of my favorite dishes as well.
  • And this scene in the elevator is one of my favorites.
  • One of my favorites, Humphrey Bogart.
  • Chocolate sounds better, and German is one of my favorite flavors.
  • One of my favorites is this one.
  • Burger is one of my favorite dishes.
  • I'm parting with one of my favorite decks.
  • That's still one of my favorite lectures.
  • "Gatsby" is one of my favorites.
  • One of my favorites, too.
  • The Brooklyn bridge is one of my favorite spots in the city.
  • Lounging around naked, being admired is one of my favorite pastimes.
  • Actually, I want to read you one of my favorite books.
  • Only cost me one of my favorite songs.

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