[Grammar] One of the people who + singular or plural?

Yura Reiri · Mar 11, 2012

I always get myself confused with this rule.

One of the people who make me happy is Janet.

She is one of the people who make me happy.

Am I correct?

When shall I use the singular form, makes?

Thank you.

Raymott · Mar 11, 2012

Yura Reiri said:
I always get myself confused with this rule.

One of the people who make me happy is Janet.

She is one of the people who make me happy.

Am I correct?

When shall I use the singular form, makes?

Thank you.

Yes, you are correct.
You don't use the singular with 'people'. You can say, "The person who makes me happy is Janet."

Yura Reiri · Mar 11, 2012

So in the sentence,"You're one of those who make me happy." Who is actually referring to those and not to one?

Thank you.

Raymott · Mar 11, 2012

Yura Reiri said:
So in the sentence,"You're one of those who make me happy." Who is actually referring to those and not to one?

Thank you.

Yes. "You're one of [those who make me happy]."

Yura Reiri · Mar 11, 2012

Thank you.

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