LoginEach vs. Each Of
What Are Their Main Differences?
'Each of' is used with plural nouns which means we are referring to more than one individual in a group. 'Each' refers to one individual.
Differences
'Each of':
is used with plural nouns or pronouns. These nouns can have determiners.
I will call each of the guests by myself one by one.
He gave each of them a bunch of flowers.
'Each':
is used with singular nouns and as a result, you have to use a singular verb with 'each.'
They painted each glass in different color.
Each flower has its own smell.
'Each':
as a single term can be a determiner, an adverb, or a pronoun. A determiner is used before nouns. Adverbs modify some verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. And pronouns are not followed by a noun immediately. And 'each' follows all these rules.
Each decision would make a difference for him. He really needs a change, even if it is small. → determiner
They were wearing colorful hats each. → adverb
You cannot choose only one. Each has its own beauty. → pronoun
'Each':
is a pronoun when the term 'each of' is followed by a noun. And 'each of' is a phrase determiner. So, it is used before nouns.
We studied each of the virus cells in laboratory. → phrase determiner
Each of the students made their own handicraft. → phrase determiner
Similarities
Verbs That Follow 'Each' and 'Each of'
'Each' and 'each of':
are used with singular verbs. Whether we are referring to a singular noun or not.
Each of my family members is kind and sympathetic.
Each cell has its own functions.
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