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[learner1]

Hi,
Could someone please check if these phrases are correct?

1.All the family
2.All the group
3.All the team
4.He ate his whole food.
5.He finished his whole homework.
Thanks

[2006]

1, 2 and 3 are acceptable but 'The whole (family)(group)(team)' is better. You can also say 'All of the (family)(group)(team)'.

4 and 5 are not good. You should say "He ate all (of) his food' and 'He finished all (of) his homework'.

[beancurdturtle]

Other possibilities:
All of the family members.
The entire group.
The entire team.
He ate it all.
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