One of the many things that (have or has) affected me was...? [closed]
Which is appropriate?
One of the most significant adversities that (have or has) affected me was …
Solution 1:
Both are correct. The difference is very clear, though it generally doesn't strike at once. Think again.
One of the most significant adversities that have affected me was …
(Many adversities affected me, one of them was …)
One of the most significant adversities that has affected me was …
(There were many adversities, one of them that affected me was …)
One of the most significant adversities that affected me was …
is another possibility.