You might be unclear right now about the difference between "each" and "every," but not after you watch this English lesson video! At first glance, “each” and “every” are the same. Sometimes they can be interchangeable with each other. The correct use is more about the feeling and less about the structure. For example, “Each of you is special” and “Every one of you is special” are both correct, but the feeling is slightly different for each.
For example “Each option has pros and cons.” is correct.
Also, “Every option has pros and cons.” is correct.
I can even use them together: “Each and every one of you is important to me.” I use them together to emphasize.
Another example, “I’ve responded to each and every email.” for emphasis.
But when we look at more examples, we see they can be really different! It’s important to think about the meaning you want to convey and the situation. Without context, the grammar rules become unclear.
When to Use Every
“Every” has the idea of a group, sometimes can be interchangeable with “all”
“Every person here agrees” or “everyone agrees” for emphasis on the collective group.
When to Use Each
“Each” is more about the unique individual.
For example, “Each one of you is special.”
EACH is a way of seeing the members of a group as individuals, unique and maybe with some differences, while EVERY is a way of seeing a group as a series of members, lumped together as one.
Be sure to watch the whole video to see all the examples and to take the quiz with me!
English Practice with fill in the blanks
1. It’s raining _______ day this week. (every is best)
2. ________ song on the album is unique. (each is best)
3. _________ person a unique individual. (each is best)
4. I am wearing earrings on ________ of my ears. (each or both)
5. I would like to go to the gym _________ day. (every is best)
6. _________ man for himself! (every)
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