Each of the players _____ a uniform.

**The reasoning** The subject here is "**Each** of the players" — and that's the key. The word "each" is *singular*, even though "players" is plural. In English grammar, "each" always takes a singular verb because it means "every single one individually." Think of it this way: You're not talking about the players as a group; you're talking about each player, one by one. So the sentence really means: "Each player (individually) has a uniform." **Subject-verb agreement rule**: Singular subjects take singular verbs. "Each" = singular, so we use "has" (singular), not "have" (plural). **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **A) have** — Your eye sees "players" (plural) right before the verb, so your brain wants to match it. But "players" is just part of a phrase; "each" controls the verb. - **C) having** — This is a participle, not a complete verb. It can't stand alone in this sentence. - **D) had** — This changes the tense to past, but nothing in the sentence signals we're talking about the past. **Quick takeaway** **"Each" is always singular** — even when followed by "of the [plural noun]," it takes a singular verb like "has" or "is."