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difference between "each" and "every"
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napster
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difference between "each" and "every"
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hey guy, what is the difference between "each" and "every"
thanks in advance |
7 Dec 2010
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rosesunrise65
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Uncle Google says that:
It was useful for me to know it, too. Thanks! |
7 Dec 2010
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elprofe55
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Sometimes we can use them interchangeably, but they have slightly different meanings.
Use of EACH:
 When you are thinking about people/ things in a group separately, one by one
Ex. Each entrant came forward to receive a medal (emphasis they came forward to receive a medal); Each time you exercise you get a little stronger.
Use of EVERY:
When you are thinkinhg about the WHOLE group of people/ things together, with no exceptions.
Ex. Every entrant received a medal; Warm up every time you exercise
 Don �t use each with almost, nearly, or not. Use EVERY. Ex. Almost every student passed the test
Don �t use "each" in negative clauses, use NONE. Ex. None of the students like fish
Each and Every are followed by a singular verb, singular pronoun , or determiner. but if you don�t want to say if they are male or female you can use them, their, etc.
Alex Carr
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7 Dec 2010
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