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"over half of whom are" vs "over half whom are"

The correct phrase is "over half of whom are." The preposition "of" is necessary to link "half" to "whom" correctly.

Last Updated: March 29, 2024

over half of whom are

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to specify a portion of a group, with "of" connecting "half" to "whom."

Examples:

  • The team consists of 20 members, over half of whom are engineers.
  • The survey included 100 participants, over half of whom are under 30 years old.

over half whom are

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition "of" is necessary to correctly link "half" to "whom."

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