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Some Pronouns may be Either Singular or Plural
The following pronouns may be singular or plural according to the meaning of
the sentence. When these pronouns refer to number they are generally regarded
as plural. When they refer to quantity or to a mass, they are regarded as
singular.
Some
found
their
children playing in the park. (Some is plural)
Some
of the candy has lost
its
flavor. (Some is singular)
All
were waiting for
their
pay checks. (All is plural)
There was no candy left.
All
of
it
had been eaten. (All is singular)
Did
any
of the men bring
their
tools? (Any is plural)
None
have arrived. (None is plural in use)
None
of
these
is a perfect example. (None is singular in use)
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