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One of those items were not available vs one of those items is not available

The correct choice is 'One of those items is not available.' The subject 'one' is singular, so it should be followed by 'is' and not 'were.' The verb must agree in number with the subject.
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One of those items were not available

This phrase is incorrect. 'One' is singular, so it should be followed by 'is' instead of 'were.'

Incorrect subject-verb agreement. Use 'is' instead of 'were' to match the singular subject 'one.'
  • So, many times I'd end up procrastinating or not working at all if even one of those items were not available. It not only wasted my time but also made me ...

Alternatives:

  • one of those items is not available
  • one of those items was not available
  • one of those items has not been available
  • one of those items will not be available
  • one of those items cannot be available

one of those items is not available

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'is' to match the singular subject 'one.' This ensures subject-verb agreement in the sentence.
  • May 29, 2018 ... One of those items is not available. Log in for more information. Question. Asked 1/24/2012 6:53:28 PM. Updated 5/29/2018 12:00:18 AM. 1 Answer ...
  • Mar 28, 2024 ... ... one of those items is not available or too expensive, they do not buy something else, that item/s just are not purchased, and so far up to ...
  • If several items are ordered and one of those items is not available for immediate despatch but stock is due in a few days we may hold the whole order and ...
  • Mar 23, 2020 ... You have purchase 5 items from a specialty online retailer, and one of those items is not available for dispatch today. the retailer ...

Alternatives:

  • one of those items was not available
  • one of those items has not been available
  • one of those items will not be available
  • one of those items cannot be available
  • one of those items might not be available

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