Common mistake 'every/each' + SINGULAR
Common Mistake #1: Incorrect Use of 'every' and 'each'
One common mistake that English language learners often make is the incorrect use of the words 'every' and 'each'. These two words are often used to talk about individual items or members of a group, but they are different in terms of their usage.
The Correct Use of 'every'
The word 'every' is used to refer to all the members of a group individually. It is usually followed by a singular noun. For example:
- Every student has to submit their assignments on time.
- Every flower is unique in its own way.
The Correct Use of 'each'
The word 'each' is used to refer to every individual item or member of a group, considering them separately. It is also followed by a singular noun. For example:
- Each student has to complete their own homework.
- Each flower has its own distinct color.
It is important to remember that both 'every' and 'each' are followed by a singular noun, as they refer to individual items or members of a group.
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'every/each' + SINGULAR mistake examples
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Incorrect:The manager wants to speak to every employees in his office.Correct:The manager wants to speak to every employee in his office.
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Incorrect:Each times I visit France, I rent a car.Correct:Each time I visit France, I rent a car.
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Correct:We saw each other’s faces.
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Correct:I like every fish except for this one.
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Correct:In an era in which every players' distance run in training and games can be measured and timed
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Correct:I took part in every sports event in school.
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Correct:Each seeks to prove to the higher court that the result they desired was the just result.
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Correct:Students were often each others worst enemies.
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Correct:There is chaos, as each does whatever he wants, regardless of what others may or may not want.
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Correct:I like every fish except for eels.
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Correct:Per, Today, I submitted a brief summary of each groups 2001 goals.
