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Each of the atheletes has been training for months vs Each of the athletes have been training for months

The correct phrase is "each of the athletes has been training for months." The subject "each" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular verb "has."

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 545 views

Each of the atheletes has been training for months

This phrase is incorrect. The subject "each" is singular and should be followed by the singular verb "has."

The correct form is "each of the athletes has been training for months."

Alternatives:

  • each athlete has been training for months
  • every athlete has been training for months
  • all of the athletes have been training for months
  • every single athlete has been training for months
  • each one of the athletes has been training for months

Each of the athletes have been training for months

This phrase is correct. The subject "each" is followed by the plural noun "athletes," so the plural verb "have" is used.

This phrase is commonly used when referring to a group of athletes, with the subject "each" followed by a plural noun.

Alternatives:

  • each athlete has been training for months
  • every athlete has been training for months
  • all of the athletes have been training for months
  • every single athlete has been training for months
  • each one of the athletes has been training for months

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