Kobeanare wrote:Ceredwynn wrote:Also, 'everyone' is a singular pronoun. One says, for example, "Everyone IS here," not "Everyone ARE here." The use of the singular verb indicates the pronoun is considered a singular antecedent. Thus, the line should read: "English grammar is our common heritage; it belongs to everyone of us to use in any way he/she sees fit."
"Everyone of us" is actually completely nonsensical.
Agreed! That is why "all" is likely a better choice. Nonetheless, in editing, one works with the writer and offers choices.