A part of the following sentence is underlined. Choose the option which can replace the underlined part to improve the sentence. In case Options A, B and C are not found suitable, choose Option D: "No Improvement Required."
Each of the representatives from the various states have presented their reports on healthcare reforms.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
has presented their reports
Explanation
The phrase "Each of the representatives" has a singular subject because "each" refers to every individual separately. Therefore, the singular verb "has" should be used instead of "have." The plural noun "representatives" does not determine the verb agreement. The sentence correctly becomes, "Each of the representatives from the various states has presented their reports on healthcare reforms."
The other options are incorrect. "Have presented their report" uses an incorrect verb form with the singular subject "each." "Were presented their reports" is grammatically incorrect because the sentence requires an active voice structure. "No improvement required" is incorrect because the original sentence has subject-verb agreement error.
Key Point
Words like "each," "every," "everyone," and "everybody" are treated as singular subjects and require singular verbs such as "is," "has," and "does," even when followed by plural nouns.