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each of us was vs each of us were

The correct phrase is 'each of us was.' 'Each' is a singular subject, so it should be followed by the singular verb 'was.' 'Each of us were' is incorrect because 'were' is a plural verb that does not agree with the singular subject.
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Last updated: October 01, 2024 • 15403 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"each of us was"

Use 'each of us was' when referring to a singular subject. The verb 'was' agrees with the singular subject 'each of us.'

Examples:

  • Each of us was responsible for our own actions.
  • Each of us was given a different task to complete.
  • Each of us was excited to start the new project.
  • Each of us was designed with a purpose. I believe God plants aspirations in us for a reason- to take risks and act on them. When you take a chance and...
  • Jul 20, 2021 ... First-Time Blood Donor : “Each of us was going to save lives.” “It was the thing to do!” “My parents donated and inspired me to give.” “To ...
  • Each of us was designed with a purpose. I believe God plants aspirations in us for a reason- to take risks and act on them. When you take a chance and...
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... Each of us was designed with a purpose. I believe God plants aspirations in us for a reason- to take risks and act on them.
  • Oct 3, 2016 ... EACH OF US WAS GIVEN GRACE Since Susanne and I are here this morning at the suggestion of Bishop Scarfe and the invitation of the vestry to ...
  • Apr 23, 2024 ... Last night at the Passover Seder each of us was given a picture of one of the 133 hostages being held by the evil monsters who took them 200 ...
  • Aug 6, 2024 ... In some cases, recruiting begins even before classes. We were in the thick of it, and each of us was going to have to make career-defining ...
  • Each of us was assigned the task of reading through the backlog and choosing the products we wanted to advocate for. We did a fair amount of this before we ...
  • Oct 4, 2018 ... We have used the idea that a vocation is a way to the priesthood or religious life; but it is not true. After all, each of us was endowed with a ...
  • Oct 9, 2024 ... ... Each of us was taken about 1 km into the forest, turned around a few times, and left to find our way back—alone, with no sight or verbal ...

Alternatives:

  • all of us were
  • every one of us was
  • each one of us was
  • each person was
  • each individual was

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

"each of us were"

  • Feb 9, 2015 ... Each of us were equipped - were plural, Each is singular. B. Equipping ourselves - run on sentence. C. Every one of were equipped - of not ...
  • Jun 7, 2021 ... ... each of us were blinking. He either has a talent or was still upset about the shit i was talking about his outfit Bro... im sorry lol ...
  • Each of us were from different cultures and backgrounds but shared the same story of homelessness. Yet there was a strength and drive within us that surged ...
  • Aug 12, 2021 ... Wouldn't it be great if each of us were our own little island and didn't need other people to survive? Maybe, but that's not how it's set up ...
  • Sep 11, 2017 ... Regret can be expressed positively and doesn't have to be negative, but if each of us were to seek deep within our souls, the context is ...
  • Jan 1, 2013 ... Each of us were allowed to bring 3 duffels (the green Army style) and one carry on, which for me was a back pack. National Headquarters gave ...
  • Oct 10, 2019 ... As time progressed, each of us were went down a different path. Some of us were injured on the outside and lost or maimed our limbs. Some of ...
  • May 16, 2024 ... How could we work together effectively if we didn't understand what each of us were striving to do? I quickly adopted this practice with my ...
  • Oct 26, 2020 ... If each of us were able to magically find an organization that reflected our personal ideals, I believe that each of us would thrive to the ...
  • Sep 12, 2024 ... ... each of us were reminded that we are loved. I personally admire her outward reach and desire for more of the Lord in each relationship. She ...

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