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Unit 80 · Determiners and pronouns

every and all

Study

A

Every house in the street is the same. every house in the street = all the houses in the street

We use every + singular noun (every house / every country etc.):

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Sarah has been to every country in Europe.

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Every summer we have a holiday by the sea.

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She looks different every time I see her.

Use a singular verb after every:

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Every house in the street is the same. (not are the same)

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Every country has a national flag. (not have)

Compare every and all:

Every student in the class passed the exam. All the students in the class passed the exam.
Every country has a national flag. All countries have a national flag.
B

every day and all day

every day = on all days: how often?

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It rained every day last week.

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Ben watches TV for about two hours every evening. (= on all evenings)

also every morning/night/summer etc.

all day = the complete day: how long?

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It rained all day yesterday.

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On Monday, I watched TV all evening. (= the complete evening)

also all morning/night/summer etc.

C

everybody (or everyone) / everything / everywhere

everybody or everyone (people) Everybody (or Everyone) needs friends. (= all people need friends)
everything (things) Do you have everything you need? (= all the things you need)
everywhere (places) I lost my watch. I've looked everywhere for it. (= I've looked in all places)

Use a singular verb after everybody/everyone/everything:

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Everybody has problems. (not Everybody have)

Exercises (5)

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80.1

Complete the sentences. Use every + these words: day room student time word

  1. 1
    in the class passed the exam.example
  2. 2
    My job is very boring. is the same.
  3. 3
    Kate is a very good tennis player. When we play, she wins .
  4. 4
    in the hotel has free internet access and a minibar.
  5. 5
    'Did you understand what she said?' 'Most of it, but not .'
80.2

Complete the sentences with every day or all day.

  1. 1
    Yesterday it rained .example
  2. 2
    I buy a newspaper , but sometimes I don't read it.
  3. 3
    I'm not going out tomorrow. I'll be at home .
  4. 4
    I usually drink about four cups of coffee .
  5. 5
    Paula was ill yesterday, so she stayed in bed .
  6. 6
    I'm tired now because I've been working hard .
  7. 7
    Last year we went to the seaside for a week, and it rained .
80.3

Write every or all.

  1. 1
    Bill watches TV for about two hours evening.example
  2. 2
    Julia gets up at 6.30 morning.
  3. 3
    The weather was nice yesterday, so we sat outside afternoon.
  4. 4
    I'm going away on Monday. I'll be away week.
  5. 5
    A: How often do you go skiing? B: year. Usually in March.
  6. 6
    A: Were you at home at 10 o'clock yesterday? B: Yes, I was at home morning. I went out after lunch.
  7. 7
    My sister loves new cars. She buys one year.
  8. 8
    I saw Sam at the party, but he didn't speak to me evening.
  9. 9
    We go away on holiday for two or three weeks summer.
80.4

Write everybody/everything/everywhere.

  1. 1
    needs friends.example
  2. 2
    Chris knows about computers.
  3. 3
    I like the people here. is very friendly.
  4. 4
    This is a nice hotel. It's comfortable and is very clean.
  5. 5
    Kevin never uses his car. He goes by motorcycle.
  6. 6
    Let's get something to eat. is hungry.
  7. 7
    Sue's house is full of books. There are books .
  8. 8
    You are right. you say is true.
80.5

Complete the sentences. Use one word only each time.

  1. 1
    Everybody problems.example
  2. 2
    Are you ready yet? Everybody waiting for you.
  3. 3
    The house is empty. Everyone gone out.
  4. 4
    Gary is very popular. Everybody him.
  5. 5
    This town is completely different now. Everything changed.
  6. 6
    I got home very late last night. I came in quietly because everyone asleep.
  7. 7
    Everybody mistakes!
  8. 8
    A: everything clear? everybody know what to do? B: Yes, we all understand.