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Everyone was vs Everyone were

The correct phrase is 'everyone was.' 'Everyone' is a singular pronoun, so it should be followed by the singular verb 'was.' 'Everyone were' is incorrect because 'were' is the plural form of the verb 'to be,' which does not agree with the singular subject 'everyone.'

Last updated: March 28, 2024

Everyone was

Correct. 'Everyone was' is the correct form because 'everyone' is a singular pronoun.

Use 'everyone was' when referring to a singular group of people or individuals.

Examples:

  • Everyone was excited about the news.
  • Everyone was present at the meeting.
  • Everyone was happy with the outcome.
  • Everyone was waiting for the bus.
  • Everyone was surprised by the announcement.

Everyone were

Incorrect. 'Everyone were' is not a correct construction in English.


Alternatives:

  • All of them were
  • They were all
  • Each one was
  • Every person was
  • The entire group was

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