Each of the proposals _______ merits, but the committee can only fund one project.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
has
B
have
C
are having
D
were having
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. This question tests subject-verb agreement with "each."
- Context clues: "Each" is the subject (singular), not "proposals."
- Meaning: "Each" is always singular, regardless of any prepositional phrase that follows.
- Verify: "Each of the proposals has merits" correctly uses singular verb.
💡 Strategy: "Each" is always singular, even when followed by "of + plural noun."
Choice B is incorrect because "have" is plural. Choice C is incorrect because "are having" is plural. Choice D is incorrect because "were having" is plural and wrong tense.