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[hela]

Dear teachers,

Should I use the verb "name" hereunder in the third person singular?

"Jean and Alison each nameS the school they consider best."

Many thanks,
Hela

[2006]

No, 'name' is correct. When 'each' follows a compound subject, a plural verb is required. Jane and Alison each name______ . They each name______

On the other hand, in "Each of_____", 'each' is the subject and the verb is singular, even though a plural noun follows "each of". Each of them names_______

[hela]

Thank you very much 2006