Even the proficient writers sometimes get confused on whether to use ‘each’ or ‘every’ because these words are a bit similar as they refer to individual objects or a person.
The word ‘each’ refers to an individual or singular object or person while ‘every’ is used to identify a group of objects clubbed as one. These distributives can only be used with countable nouns.
Generally, the words ‘each’ and ‘every’ means the same and are also considered as singular nouns but they are not used at same places. The usage and application of both words are different.
Examples of Sentences Using ‘each’
- Each question in the test paper contains about 15 questions.
- Each child must receive some chocolate cake.
- You should make notes and tips that will help you remember each word separately.
- Each employee of the company was given a bonus.
- Each person should have equal opportunity.
Examples of Sentences Using ‘every’
- Every building in the urban area is painted white.
- Every boy in the class must go to the party.
- I eat here every day.
- Every person deserves to receive the best education available in a safe and healthy environment.
When words such as ‘each’ and ‘every’ are used they mostly refer to more than two objects, each and every can sometimes be used interchangeably. For example, have a look at the sentences below:
- The bridegroom received each item on his registry.
- The bridegroom received every item on his registry.
With the final set of an exercise, you will get to know how these things will work in the English sentence formation.
Exercise – Do It Yourself
- She loves to play tennis every Sunday. (correct)
- She loves to play tennis each Sunday. (incorrect!)
- They were planning to go on vacation abroad every year. (correct)
- They were planning to go on vacation abroad each year. (incorrect!)
- The Gujarat trains leave every 30 minutes. (correct)
- The Gujarat trains leave each 30 minutes. (incorrect!)
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