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each of whom + V
A relative phrase meaning 'each person of that group', used after a plural noun with a relative clause referring to individuals.
Examples
“They invited ten students, each of whom received a certificate.”
“The committee members, each of whom had expertise in education, approved the plan.”
“I met several authors, each of whom signed my book.”
Band 8 sentence
“The research included fifty participants, each of whom underwent a detailed interview and psychological assessment.”
Collocations
- N + , each of whom + V
- each of whom + plural verb agreement for each
Common mistakes
They invited ten students who each received a certificate.→They invited ten students, each of whom received a certificate.
The committee, each of whom were experts, approved it.→The committee, each of whom was an expert, approved it.
They invited ten students each of whom received a certificate.→They invited ten students, each of whom received a certificate.
Say it for a higher band
5who each + V→6each of whom + V→7+N + , each of whom + V
Synonyms
each of which (for things)
Easily confused
each of whom vs who each
“They invited ten students, each of whom received a certificate.”
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