each of his new projects, each of his performances, create(s)

[irene.acler]

Hi


I was thinking about the use of the singular or plural form of the verb "to create" in this sentence. Maybe it's a silly question, but the use of "each of..." makes me think about that


His talent is so surprising that each of his new projects, each of his performances, creates great expectancy as people know they will be repaid with something unique.

I put "creates", but I'm not sure.


Thank you for your help.

 

[Diablo919]

I would write: "His talent is so suprising that each of his new projects and performances create great expectancy as people..."

 

[irene.acler]

Ok, so the verb in the plural form..but why? I supposed it refers to "each of", that I perceive as singular.

 

[Loob]

Yes -each is followed by a singular verb....

 

[BBaillaud]

Definitely keep the "s"

 

[irene.acler]

Ok, thank you!

 

[GreenWhiteBlue]

It is definitely singular. Your subject is "each", not "projects" or "performances", and "each" is always singular.

 

[cuchuflete]

Good question. Some might take each _____ + each ______ to be a total of two of something, and thus select create. I much prefer your own choice:


His talent is so surprising that each of his new projects, each of his performances, creates great expectancy as people know they will be repaid with something unique.


Paraphrasing it, to show what I 'hear' in my mind: "...each of his new projects [creates], and each of his performances, creates great...

 

[irene.acler]

Thanks, cuchuflete, now I understand the choice of the plural form of the verb.

Thank you all!