Difference between “Each” and “Every”

In English, we use “each” and “every” before singular nouns to talk about members of a group. They often mean the same thing but can be used in different ways depending on the context.

1. Using “Each”

💡 “Each” refers to individual members of a group, emphasizing separateness.
💡 Focuses on one item/person at a time.
💡 Always followed by a singular noun (Each student, Each house).
💡 Can be used with “of” + plural noun/pronoun (Each of the students).

Examples of “Each”:

  • 📚 Each book on the shelf is unique.
  • 👩‍🏫 Each student must submit their homework.
  • 🌳 Each tree in the park is carefully planted.
  • 🐶 Each dog in the kennel has a name tag.
  • 🍎 Each apple on the plate is fresh.
  • ✈️ Each passenger on the plane received a safety briefing.
  • 🖌️ Each artist painted a different picture.
  • 🏠 Each house on this street has a garden.
  • 📦 Each package contains a surprise gift.
  • 🎂 Each slice of cake was equally delicious.
  • 🚗 Each car in the parking lot has a unique color.
  • 🐦 Each bird in the cage sings beautifully.
  • 💼 Each employee in the office has a badge.
  • 📖 Each chapter in the book tells a different story.
  • 🎓 Each graduate received a diploma at the ceremony.

2. Using “Every”

💡 “Every” refers to all members of a group collectively, emphasizing inclusiveness.
💡 Often suggests a large group.
💡 Always followed by a singular noun (Every person, Every city).
💡 Commonly used to describe frequency (Every day, Every year).

Examples of “Every”:

  • 🌞 Every morning, I drink coffee.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Every person in the room has a role.
  • 📆 Every year, we celebrate our anniversary.
  • 🐦 Every bird in the sky flew in the same direction.
  • 🏃‍♀️ Every runner finished the race.
  • 📚 Every book on the shelf is well-written.
  • 🎓 Every student in the class passed the test.
  • 🍎 Every apple in the basket is ripe.
  • ✈️ Every flight was on time today.
  • 🚗 Every car on the highway was moving fast.
  • 🌍 Every country in the world has its unique culture.
  • 🎤 Every singer performed beautifully at the concert.
  • 🏠 Every house on the block has a unique design.
  • 🎂 Every birthday is special in its own way.
  • 📖 Every chapter in the book teaches a lesson.

3. Common Errors and Their Corrections

💡 Some common errors with “each” and “every” involve using plural nouns, misusing them in place of “all,” or confusing singular vs. plural verbs.

  • Examples:

    🚫 Every students passed the exam.

  • ✅ Every student passed the exam.
  • 🚫 Each of the apples are fresh.
  • ✅ Each of the apples is fresh.
  • 🚫 Every of the books is on the table.
  • ✅ Each of the books is on the table.
  • 🚫 Every and each student gets a prize.
  • ✅ Every student gets a prize.
  • 🚫 Each team were given uniforms.
  • ✅ Each team was given uniforms.
  • 🚫 Every child love ice cream.
  • ✅ Every child loves ice cream.
  • 🚫 Each of them have a task.
  • ✅ Each of them has a task.
  • 🚫 I see each and everyone daily.
  • ✅ I see everyone daily.
  • 🚫 Use every of these options.
  • ✅ Use each of these options.
  • 🚫 Every people must leave now.
  • ✅ Every person must leave now.