NABTEB English Language 2025 Objective — Question 54

Question 54 of 100 from the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) English Language 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Only one out of the ten competitors ___ selected.

A. are
B. have been
C. is

Explanation

In phrases like 'one out of...' or 'one of the...', the verb agrees with 'one', which is singular, even if the larger group is plural. The sentence describes a past state, making the past tense appropriate.

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