Is this sentence grammatically english correct "Each of the workers has his own work."?

Question

I'll be grateful if you can show me whether it's right or wrong. Thanks.

Answer 1

I'm going to say no. "Each of the workers have their own work."

Answer 2

Each of the workers has his own work is theoretically right as the singular implied in "each" is reflected in the operative word 'has'. But it is common to see the usage "Each of the workers have their own work" placing the emphasis on the plural form of the word "workers'. May be a good English teacher can answer this. Wait while I check out with mine and tell you:)

Answer 3

Are you correct? Well, yes and no...

Let me explain: the word 'each' is generally viewed as being singular, although it can be used to refer to a group of two or more. A prior answer alluded to that aspect.

For example, 'Each person said their piece.' is, according to my dictionary source, a valid use of 'each' with 'their', which is plural. By allowing that in the language, we avoid any masculine or feminine bias, and the clumsiness of 'his or her', or 'his/her' constructions. Not all English experts agree with this point of view...

In relation to your specific sentence, the confusion can be lessened, but not avoided, by simply changing the sentence structure thus: 'Of the workers, each has his own work.' That is correct English, but it is correct absolutely only if all the workers are male.

So, in my opinion, it's better to opt for the plural construction when there is any doubt thus: 'Each of the workers have their own work.'

Answer 4

Yes, grammatically it is correct.
However.
It could be tighter.
You mention each worker having HIS own work...what about women?
A better sentence might have been 'Each worker has their own work.' Means the same thing but with fewer words.
But that said, there is nothing ungrammatical about what you have done, just not the most 'streamlined' piece of English.

Answer 5

Yes, it is correct. If you can say 'each has his own work', which is correct, then adding the 'of the workers' changes nothing. 'Each', being singular, goes with 'has', the singular, also. We mustn't confuse the word 'workers', which is plural, since that phrase 'of the workers' isn't what designates singular or plural here, anyway.

Answer 6

"Each" is singular, so "has" and "his" are correct. If you want to avoid the charge of sexism, change it to plural, "All the workers have their own work". This would seem a bit peculiar with an object like "finger" or "foot", but it would still be (amazingly) correct.

Answer 7

Your sentence is correct, but wordy. How about: "Each worker has his own work (or task would be less rendundant)."

You should check out The Elements of Style by Strunk & White for pointers on grammar and style.

Answer 8

The sentence may be grammatically correct. However, it doesn't pass the politically correct police's test.

It should be "Each of the workers has HER or his own work."?

Answer 9

The sentence is correct. According to Garner's Modern American Usage, one of the very best grammar guides available, "'each' traditionally takes a singular verb, and the best practice is to write 'each...is' regardless of whether a plural noun intervenes (each of the members is)."

Answer 10

The sentence:
'Each of the workers has his own work'
is incorrect.
You may try one of the following:
1) Each worker has his own work(i.e. Without 'of the')
2)Each of the workers have their own work(i.e. plural of the verb and pronoun)

Answer 11

Yes, it is. You made sure to include "his" instead of "their." This indicates that you are assuming the use of "one" or referring to the workers as individuals rather than a group (as a group you'd say "has THEIR own work")

So, the sentence (with the assumed "one") looks like this:

"Each one of the workers has his own work."