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Sun 24 Aug, 2014 02:07 pm
Which is correct for this sentence, was or were:
Every one of my senses was on edge.
I believe it should be "were", referring more to "senses" than to "one", but wanted to be certain which way is really correct.
Thanks.
@Markin,
One (nerve) is a singular phrase that
was modifies.
One (each nerve) was on edge.
Were would be right if you said "My senses were on edge."
@Ragman,
Thank you! That clarifies it more.
@Markin,
sorry...I meant to type the phrase
each one.