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I'm not sure if this verb is properly used: Every one of you are unique.
or shall I use "Every one of you is"?
 
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Not a teacher.

"One" is singular. One is.

"Every one of you is unique." Don't let the "you" throw you off. "Of you" is a prepositional phrase. "One" is the subject of the sentence.
 
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SoothingDave said:
Not a teacher.

"One" is singular. One is.

"Every one of you is unique." Don't let the "you" throw you off. "Of you" is a prepositional phrase. "One" is the subject of the sentence.
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Thank you. This is helpful.
 
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