SINGULAR NOUN of NOUNS that PLURAL VERB

[piggy386]

I would like to know whether the correct answer is choice B or choice D.
Can someone please help me on this?

Sentence Correction:
With its abundance of noun inflections, Icelandic is one of several Germanic languages that is compact when written but can lengthen considerably when translated into English.
a: is compact when written but can lengthen considerably when translated into English
b: are compact when they are written, but they can lengthen considerably when they are translated in English.
c: is compact when written but can lengthen considerably when being translated into English.
d: are compact when written but can lengthen considerably in English translation.
e: is compact when it is written but can lengthen considerably when translated in English.

Should I assume the general pattern be "SINGULAR NOUN of NOUNS that PLURAL VERB"?
Or the correct form should be singular verb???

I remember if the pronouns are "Some, Any, None, All, Most", then I need to look at the object of the "of" construction to determine the number of the subject.

Ex:
Some of the money was stolen from his wallet.
Some of the documents were stolen from his locker.

I can't recall what to use when it comes to a numerical pronoun.
Please advise.
Thanks.

[Casiopea]

Icelandic is one of several Germanic languages that is compact when written but can lengthen considerably when translated into English.

b: *translated in English. (wrong preposition)
c: *being translated into English. (passive)
d: *in English translation. (awkward phrasing)
e: *it is written . . . translated in English. (not a parallel construction)

It's a trick question. With one of, you've got a choice, which means you need to use process of elimination to find the correct answer. Click on the link below to read more.

http://college.hmco.com/english/raim...l/relativ4.htm

[piggy386]

Originally Posted by Casiopea

Icelandic is one of several Germanic languages that is compact when written but can lengthen considerably when translated into English.

b: *translated in English. (wrong preposition)
c: *being translated into English. (passive)
d: *in English translation. (awkward phrasing)
e: *it is written . . . translated in English. (not a parallel construction)

It's a trick question. With one of, you've got a choice, which means you need to use process of elimination to find the correct answer. Click on the link below to read more.

http://college.hmco.com/english/raim...l/relativ4.htm

Hi Casiopea,
I looked up the usage of "One of" on the site you provided.
If I don't understand the explanation incorrectly, I should use "are" instead of "is" in this sentence.
It's because more than one Germanic language is compact.
Using POE, choice D should be more acceptable

[Casiopea]

Well done! "several" is the key.

[piggy386]

Originally Posted by Casiopea

Well done! "several" is the key.

Thanks! You're real gem

[Casiopea]

You're the true 'gem'.

All the best,