#65
Every year more people learn English but each person learns differently. Every and each are very similar but how can we tell the difference? Most importantly, when is each and every used? Let’s learn this easy tip to get it right.
every:
To describe three or more people or things in general.
Examples:
| – The government raises taxes every year. – I exercise every weekend. |
each:
To describe two or more people or things individually.
Examples:
– My twins are identical but each has their
own personality.
– They are all team players, but each one
has a different task.
Note: Every and Each can be interchangeable, except when we refer to TWO things or people.
Don’t Say:
John carried his books in every hand.
Say:
John carried his books in each hand.
EXERCISE
DIRECTIONS: Complete the sentences with every or each. Punctuation and capitalization are important.
*Note: A misspelled word counts as incorrect.
ANSWER KEY
Our company has great benefits but ____each______ one is different. Our boss raises our salaries__every/each_________ year. Clients love us because we have a tailored made service; we understand that __each______client requires a specific solution. ___Every/Each______client is important in this company and that is why __each______one of us is dedicated to provide the best customer service.
FUN PHRASES
Fun phrases:
“To each his own” is used to express that everyone has different opinions: “Matt loves mayo in his French fries; I like them with ketchup but to each his own.”
“To cancel each other out” is used when two things balance each other:
“You pay for the movies and I pay for the popcorn to cancel each other out.”
“Every now and then” and “every once in a while” are used to express something that is done on occasion or not so often.
“Sheen likes to go to the Spa every now and then.”
“Kate works overtime every once in a while.”
