Each of the answers … correct.

Analyze the question: This tests subject-verb agreement. The subject is "Each of the answers," and the gap needs a verb that agrees with it.

Explain the concept: The word each is a singular indefinite pronoun. It means "every one taken individually," so it takes a singular verb, even when followed by a plural noun in a phrase like "of the answers." The phrase "of the answers" is only a modifier. It does not change the number of the subject.

Examples:

• Each of the students is present.
• Each of the boys has a book.

Solution:

1. Find the true subject: Each (not "answers").
2. "Each" is singular, so we need a singular verb.
3. Check the options: • A. have been is plural, so it is wrong. • B. were is plural (or past), so it is wrong. • C. is is singular, so it fits. • D. are is plural, so it is wrong.

Correct sentence: Each of the answers is correct.

Answer: C. is

Exam tip: Whenever you see each, every, either, neither, one, anyone, everyone, nobody followed by "of + plural noun," ignore the plural noun and use a singular verb. Cross out the "of..." phrase to see the real subject: "Each ___ correct" gives "Each is correct."