All, both, half, and each can appear before of plus a pronoun, or float after a subject pronoun, as in both of us agreed or we all agreed. Every is a strict pre-determiner of singular countable nouns and cannot combine directly with of plus a pronoun; English substitutes every one of instead.
Grammar Rule
All, both, half, and each can appear before of + pronoun, or float after a subject pronoun. Every is a strict pre-determiner of singular countable nouns and cannot combine directly with of + pronoun; English substitutes every one of instead.
Advanced Determiers: All, Both, Half, Each, Every with Pronouns: Rules and Examples
| Determiner | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| All / Both / Half / Each | + of + pronoun, or floating after subject | Both of us agreed. / We all agreed. |
| Every | never takes of directly | Every one of us was invited (not Every of us). |
Remember: All, both, half and each combine freely with of + pronoun or float after the subject, but every never takes of directly and needs every one of instead.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below using advanced determiners with pronouns correctly. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
C2-23 Advanced Determiners: "All", "Both", "Half", "Each", "Every" with Pronouns
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do all, both, half, and each combine with pronouns?
Before of plus a pronoun, or floating after a subject pronoun, as in both of us agreed.
Can every combine directly with of plus a pronoun?
No, English substitutes every one of instead, as in every one of us was invited.
What kind of nouns does every precede?
Singular countable nouns, as a strict pre-determiner.
Is every of us correct?
No, that is incorrect; the correct form is every one of us.