All, Every, Each

 

1. Study the rule.

 

 

 

 

 

We use all with plural count nouns and uncount nouns to talk about every person or thing in the world or in the group that you are talking about. e.g. All children should complete the primary course. All luggage will be searched.   We use every and each before a singular noun to talk about a whole group. e.g. The police questioned every/each person in the building.   Every means ‘all the people’, ’everyone’. Every means three or more, usually a large number. e.g. Every guest watched as the President came in.   Each means all the people seen as individuals, one by one. Each is more usual with smaller groups and can mean only two. e.g. There are six flats. Each has its own entrance.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Complete the dialogue. Put in every and each.

 

- It’s a lot bigger than your last house, isn’t it? Did you say there are four people living there?

- Yes, we __________ have our own bedroom.

- Does __________ person pay a quarter of the rent?

- That’s right. On the first of __________ month.

- It must be fantastic for parties.

- Yes, it is. We don’t have one __________ week, but almost!

- Isn’t that rather expensive?

- Not if __________ guest brings something to eat or drink. Anyway, there’ll be no more parties until our exams are over. We’re spending __________ moment revising. 

 

3. Supply each or every in the following sentences. Sometimes both are possible.

 

1. Nearly __________ home in the country has television.
2. Here is something for __________ of you.
3. Not __________ student is capable of learning English.
4. Our motoring organization will give you __________ assistance if you break down.
5. The admission ticket cost us 5$ __________.  
6. They seem to repair __________ road in the country.
7. __________ road is clearly signposted.
8. There is a fire extinguisher on __________ floor in the building.
9. __________ floor in the building has its own fire extinguisher.
10. They are __________ fortunate to have such a good start in life.
11. They both did well and they will __________ receive prizes.
12. You’ve been given __________ opportunity to do well in the company.
13. I’ve phoned him twice, but he’s been out on __________ occasion.
14. I’ve been phoning him all week, but he’s been out on __________ occasion.
15. My wife and I __________ ordered avocado to start with.
16. __________ child at the party had a piece of cake.
17. __________ child in the world loves the story of Cinderella.
18. __________ of the children received a present.
19. __________ student is tested twice a year. They are __________ given a hundred questions to do.
20. Almost __________ visitor stopped and stared.
21. Before I met Daniel, I thought __________ small child liked sweets.
22.  I only had two suitcases, but __________ one weighed over 20 kilos.
23. __________ new car now has to be fitted with seat belts.

 

4. Find the mistakes in these sentences and correct them.

 

1. Each member of the team has to undergo a fitness test before almost each match.
2. Every evidence seems to suggest that he is innocent, and he has all chance of being released soon.
3. Each soldier was praised for his bravery, and was each given a medal.
4. The regulations say that students must pass every one of his exams to gain a qualification.
5. Nowadays we seem to have water shortages almost each year. The one this year was very bad and lasted every summer.
6. I hope all will be comfortable here. We try to make each quest feel at home.
7. Has everyone seen Lucy recently? I haven’t seen her every day.

 

5. In these sentences there are some idiomatic expressions using each and every. Do you know what they mean? Match them with the following word combinations: all of them, occasionally, everyone has their own likes, equally good.

 

1. I see John every now and then.
2. It’s a pity you don’t like my cooking. But each to their own, I supposed.
3. Why don’t we have yoghurt? It’s every bit as good as cream.
4. What do you think of these fish? I caught each and every one of them myself.
5. Every once in a while she got up and walked around and then went back to her book.       

 

6. Insert the proper words.

 

1. I’ve waited __________ my life for such a moment like this.
2. It’s a difficult text. I’ve had to look up quite __________ words in the dictionary.
3. The __________ you pay, the __________ services you get.
4. __________ the patients had appointments at 10, __________ of them came in time.
5. __________ the advice you gave me was useless.
6. There are __________ scholarships for students in this university.
7. I can’t let you use __________ of this perfume. There’s only __________ in the bottle.
8. Take as __________ of these apples as you like.
9. I know you sent us two letters, but we have received __________ of them.
10. __________ of us might be asked to help in an emergency.
11. There isn’t __________ space in this room.
12. Nearly __________ shop is shut today.
13. We left the door unlocked. __________ could have come in.
14. Can I have __________ of those apples?
15. The room was full of people but __________ of them were speaking.
16. The two cars for sale were in poor condition, so I didn’t buy __________ of them.
17. My friend John has a gold earring in __________ ear.
18. ___________ of these telephones work.
19. She is very secretive. She never tells __________ __________.
20. The girl refused to eat __________.
21. I read ­__________ books, but I liked __________ of them.
22. __________ person in the office was given a personal parking space.
23. __________ time I cross the Channel by boat I feel seasick.
24. __________ of these two pens write properly.
25. __________ of us is responsible for our own actions.
26. When shall we meet: at 7 or at 7.30? – I don’t mind. __________ time is convenient for me.
27. She kissed him on __________ cheek.
28. My two brothers were __________ chosen to act in the play. On the first night, they __________ forgot their lines.
29. __________ of the members of the committee has arrived yet.
30. If __________ has __________ questions, I’ll be glad to answer them.