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Everyone were shouting vs everyone was shouting

The correct phrase is 'everyone was shouting'. 'Was' is the correct verb form to use with 'everyone' because 'everyone' is a singular pronoun. 'Were' is the plural form of the verb 'to be' and should not be used in this context.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 6192 views

Everyone were shouting

'everyone were shouting' is incorrect. The verb 'were' is plural, while 'everyone' is a singular pronoun. The correct form should use the singular verb 'was'.

The correct phrase is 'everyone was shouting'. Use 'was' with 'everyone' because 'everyone' is a singular pronoun.
  • Jun 18, 2011 ... Nobody would have watched that show if everyone were shouting over some high-energy music the whole episode. I guess I just need to find a ...
  • Jun 30, 2012 ... R madhusudan 1 year ago. Thankz for uploading such a superb video . Everyone were shouting raina ji raina ji ! Read more Show less ...
  • Apr 28, 2015 ... ... everyone were shouting, then myself and my wife moved out from house. My kids were in the school, we went to school and picked the kids.
  • May 11, 2014 ... ... and found that some weakness in my body. but after some time everyone were shouting, then myself and my wife moved out from house.

Alternatives:

  • everyone was shouting
  • everyone shouted
  • everyone was yelling
  • everyone was screaming
  • everyone was cheering

everyone was shouting

'everyone was shouting' is the correct phrase to use. 'Was' is the singular form of the verb 'to be' and matches the singular pronoun 'everyone'.

Use 'everyone was shouting' when referring to a situation where all individuals in a group were shouting.
  • ... this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options. Nacho: Do you remember when everyone was shouting my name, and I used my strength to rip my blouse.
  • ... coming from the shouts of joy and the noise coming from the weeping people, because everyone was shouting loudly and could be heard a long way off.
  • Do you remember that one time when everyone was shouting my name, and I used my strength to rip my blouse? Underneath the robe you find a man.
  • Everyone was shouting. Save our kingdom now. They suffered bad in pain. The time he was away. But maybe now they could survive. Now they could survive

Alternatives:

  • everyone shouted
  • everyone was yelling
  • everyone was screaming
  • everyone was cheering
  • everyone was making noise

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