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Vincent tee Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

simple english grammar check

Hi friends,

Just to make sure which is the correct one.

1) each of us have

OR

2) each of us has

Thanks,

Vincent
  

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Vincent, Both are acceptable in all but the most formal contexts when speaking. The second should be used in writing and in formal speaking. Jim

— CalifJim

  • Vincent, Both are acceptable in all but the most formal contexts when speaking.
  • The second should be used in writing and in formal speaking.
  • Jim
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Vincent,
Both are acceptable in all but the most formal contexts when speaking.
The second should be used in writing and in formal speaking.
Jim
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CalifJimVincent,
Both are acceptable in all but the most formal contexts when speaking.
The second should be used in writing and in formal speaking.
Jim

Sorry, but I cannot accept using a plural verb with a singular subject, just because there is a prep. phrase with a plural.
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I had a feeling I would strike a nerve when I expressed that opinion. Still, I think each of us are capable of drawing our own conclusions after observing carefully what is accepted within the language community in which we find ourselves on any particular occasion.

"each of us are" does sound a bit clunky; on the other hand, I think "none of us are" sounds quite natural.
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Just to explain to third party readers: I edited Philip's post before getting to Jim's subsequent one, so now the latter's comments re the former's method of quoting does not make sense. Sorry, gentlemen.

However, I concur completely-- if you are going to quote others, do not mess with their words! Add your comments outside the quotation box, please.
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