The use of both [closed]

Which sentence is correct My brothers and I each study science Or My brothers and I both study science

Solution 1:

Neither sentence is correct. Both sentences are wrong!

John Lawler is right and Cascabel's suggestion is perfect: in fact I think it's the only way to say what you're trying to say. Both can't be used for more than two people or things.

Each singles people (and things) out, whereas all groups them together. When the pronoun each is followed immediately by a verb, that verb is always singular. So "each study" breaks that rule. "I have two brothers. Each studies science" would be fine, but you can't add yourself because you end up with 'My brothers and I each studies science', which is awful!

"My brothers and I all study science" is perfect. By the way, you might also consider "We all study science, my brothers and I.'