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How do you use all of in sentences?

Here are some examples of how to use "all of" in sentences:

1. With a singular noun:

* All of the cake was eaten.

* All of the information was accurate.

* All of the world is watching.

2. With a plural noun:

* All of the students were excited for the trip.

* All of the flowers were blooming.

* All of the employees were given a raise.

3. With a pronoun:

* All of us are going to the beach.

* All of them were happy to see me.

* I ate all of it.

4. In phrases:

* All of a sudden, the lights went out.

* All of the time, she was smiling.

* All of a piece, the puzzle was solved.

5. With "none" or "neither":

* None of the children were interested in playing.

* Neither of them answered the question.

* All of the students, but none of the teachers, attended the meeting.

Things to remember:

* "All of" is often used to emphasize the entirety of something.

* "All of" can be used with countable and uncountable nouns.

* "All of" can be used with singular or plural nouns.

* "All of" can be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence, or within a phrase.

Let me know if you would like me to create more examples or explain a particular usage in more detail.

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