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Examples

    Follow the steps in each example to select the verb form that agrees with the subject each.

  1. When Hal and Celia Morrison volunteer in neighborhood programs, each of them (do/does) his or her best to help the poor.

    Step 1. A singular verb needs to be selected to agree with each.
    Step 2. The singular form is does.

  2. Each of the places where they have worked (is/are) better off for their efforts.

    Step 1. A singular verb needs to be selected to agree with each.
    Step 2. A singular form is is.

  3. Each of the Morrisons (has/have) performed countless services for needy individuals during their years of volunteering.

    Step 1. A singular verb needs to be selected to agree with each.
    Step 2. The singular form is has.

  4. Each of their actions (has/have) had its own reward.

    Step 1. A singular verb needs to be selected to agree with each.
    Step 2. The singular form is has.

  5. Each person who comes into contact with Hal and Celia (has/have) his or her life enriched.

    Step 1. A singular verb needs to be selected to agree with each.
    Step 2. The singular form is has.


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