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Unit 91 · Pronouns and determiners

each and every

Study

A

Each and every are similar. Often it is possible to use each or every:

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Each time I see you, you look different. or Every time I see you …

But each and every are not exactly the same.

We use each when we think of things separately, one by one.

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Study each sentence carefully. (= study the sentences one by one)

Each is more usual for a small number:

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There were four books on the table. Each book was a different colour.

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(in a card game) At the beginning of the game, each player has three cards.

We use every when we think of things as a group. The meaning is similar to all.

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Every window in the house was open. (= all the windows in the house)

Every is more usual for a large number:

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Kate loves reading. She has read every book in the library. (= all the books)

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I'd like to visit every country in the world. (= all the countries)

Each (but not every) can be used for two things:

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In football, each team has eleven players. (not every team)

We use every (not each) to say how often something happens:

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'How often do you use your car?' 'Every day.' (not Each day)

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There's a bus every ten minutes. (not each ten minutes)

B

Compare the structures we use with each and every.

We use each with or without a noun:

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None of the rooms are the same. Each room is different. or Each is different.

Or you can use each one:

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Each one is different.

We say each of (the/these/them … etc.):

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Each of the books was a different colour. (not each of books)

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Each of them was a different colour.

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Read each of these sentences carefully.

We use every with a noun:

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She's read every book in the library.

We don't use every alone, but you can say every one:

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A: Have you read all these books? B: Yes, every one.

We say every one of … (but not every of):

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I've read every one of those books. (not every of those books)

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I've read every one of them.

C

We also use each in the middle of a sentence. For example:

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The students were each given a book. (= Each student was given a book.)

We say a dollar each, ten pounds each etc. :

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These oranges are 40 pence each. (each = for one orange)

D

everyone and every one

Everyone (one word) is only for people (= everybody).

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Everyone enjoyed the party. (= Everybody …)

Every one (two words) is for things or people:

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Sarah is invited to lots of parties and she goes to every one. (= to every party)

→ each other: Unit 82C · all and every: Unit 90

Exercises (4)

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91.1

Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with each or every.

  1. 1
    player has three cards.example
  2. 2
    Kate has read book in the library.
  3. 3
    side of a square is the same length.
  4. 4
    seat in the theatre was taken.
  5. 5
    There are six apartments in the building. one has a balcony.
  6. 6
    There's a train to London hour.
  7. 7
    She was wearing four rings – one on finger.
  8. 8
    Our football team is playing well. We've won game this season.
91.2

Put in each, each of or every.

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    There were four books on the table. book was a different colour.example
  2. 2
    The Olympic Games are held four years.
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    parent worries about their children.
  4. 4
    In a game of tennis there are two or four players. player has a racket.
  5. 5
    Nicola plays volleyball Thursday evening.
  6. 6
    I understood most of what they said but not word.
  7. 7
    The book is divided into five parts and these has three sections.
  8. 8
    I get paid four weeks.
  9. 9
    I called the office two or three times, but time it was closed.
  10. 10
    Car seat belts save lives. driver should wear one.
  11. 11
    A friend of mine has three children. I always give them a present at Christmas.
  12. 12
    (from an exam) Answer all five questions. Write your answer to question on a separate sheet of paper.
91.3

Complete the sentences using each.

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    The price of one of those oranges is 40 pence. Those oranges are .example
  2. 2
    I had ten pounds and so did Sonia. Sonia and I .
  3. 3
    One of those postcards costs a pound. Those .
  4. 4
    The hotel was expensive. I paid 200 dollars and so did you. We .
91.4

Put in everyone (1 word) or every one (2 words).

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    Sarah is invited to a lot of parties and she goes to .example
  2. 2
    I remember school very clearly. I remember in my class.
  3. 3
    I asked her lots of questions and she answered correctly.
  4. 4
    Amy is very popular. likes her.
  5. 5
    I dropped a tray of glasses. Unfortunately broke.