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

The correct phrase is 'one of those items is not available.' In this case, 'one' is singular, so it should be followed by 'is' instead of 'were.' The verb should agree in number with the subject.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024

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.

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

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.'

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

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