UNIT 91. Each and Every ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN USE FOR INTERMEDIATE

ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN USE FOR INTERMEDIATE

UNIT 91. Each and Every

A	Each and every are similar in meaning. Often it is possible to use each or every: √ Each time (or Every time) I see you, you look different. √ There are computers in each classroom (or every classroom) in the school. But each and every are not exactly the same. Study the difference: We use each when we think of things separately, one by one. √ Study each sentence carefully. (=study the sentences one by one) Each is more usual for a small number: √ There were four books on the table. Each book was a different colour. √ (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. √ Every sentence must have a verb. (= all sentences in general) Every is more usual for a large number: √ Kate loves reading. She has read every book in the library. (=all the books) √ I'd like to visit every country in the world. (=all the countries) Each (but not every) can be used for two things: √ In football, each team has eleven players. (not every team) We use every (not each) to say how often something happens: √ 'How often do you use your car?, 'Every day.’ (not Each day) √ There’s a bus every ten minutes. (not each ten minutes)
B	Compare the structures we use with each and every: You can use each with a noun: each book each student You can use each alone (without a noun): √ None of the rooms was the same. Each(= each room) was different. Or you can use each one: √ Each one was different. You can say each of (the ... /these ... /them etc.): √ Read each of these sentences carefully √ Each of the books is a different colour. √ Each of them is a different colour. You can use every with a noun: every book every student You can't use every alone, but you can say every one: √ A: Have you read all these books? B: Yes, every one. You can say every one of ... (but not 'every of): √ I’ve read every one of those books. (not every of those books) √ I’ve read every one of them.
C	You can also use each in the middle or at the end of a sentence. For example: √ The students were each given a book. (=Each student was given a book.) √ These oranges cost 40 pence each.
D	Everyone and every one Everyone (one word) is only for people (= everybody). Every one (two words) is for things or people, and is similar to each one (see Section B). √ Everyone enjoyed the party. (= Everybody ...) √ Sarah is invited to lots of parties and she goes to every one. (=to every party)

EXERCISES

91.1	Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with each or every. 1 ____Each____ player has three cards. 2 Kate has read ___ every _____book in the library. 3 __________ side of a square is the same length. __________ seat in the theatre was taken. There are six apartments in the building. __________ one has a balcony. There is a train to London __________ hour. 4 5 6 7 She was wearing four rings - one on __________ finger. Our football team is playing well. We’ve won __________ game this season. 8
91.2	Put in each or every. 1 There were four books on the table. ____Each____ book was a different colour. The Olympic Games are held ____ every _____  four years. __________ parent worries about their children. In a game of tennis there are two or four players. __________ player has a racket. 2 3 4 5 Nicola plays volleyball __________ Thursday evening. I understood most of what they said but not __________ word. The book is divided into five parts and __________ of these has three sections. I get paid __________ four weeks. I called the office two or three times! but __________ time it was dosed. 6 7 8 9 10 Car seat belts save lives. __________ driver should wear one. 11 A friend of mine has three children. I always give __________ of them a present at Christmas. 12 (from an exam) Answer all five questions. W rite your answer to __________ question on a separate sheet of paper.
91.3	Complete the sentences using each. 1 The price of one of those oranges is 30 pence. ___Those oranges are 30 pence each. ___ 2 I had ten pounds and so did Sonia. Sonia and I ____________________ 3 One of those postcards costs 80 pence. Those __________________________ 4 The hotel was expensive. I paid £150 and so did you. We __________________________.
91.4	Put in everyone (1 word) or every one (2 words). 1 Sarah is invited to a lot of parties and she goes to _____every one____. 2 As soon as ____________ had arrived, we began the meeting. I asked her lots of questions and she answered ____________ correctly. Amy is very popular. ____________ likes her. 3 4 5 I dropped a tray of glasses. Unfortunately ____________ broke.

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