Each or Every?
Here are two examples to study:
- Each dog was barking at the postman.
- Every postman has problems with dogs.
What is the difference?
- Each means “things are seen separately, one by one, individually.”
- Every means “things are seen as a group, not one by one. “
A few examples to help:
She enjoyed _____ minute of the movie. (each/every)
He spoke to _____ of the people in the room. (each/every)
Answers:
She enjoyed every minute of the movie.
He spoke to each of the people in the room.
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Tags: Basic Grammar
