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1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2

2. Every ................................................................................................................................ 3

2.1 Every + singular noun ...................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Every + number + plural noun ......................................................................................... 3

3. Each .................................................................................................................................. 3

3.1 Each + singular countable noun ....................................................................................... 4

3.2 Each + one ........................................................................................................................ 4

3.3 Each of + determiner + plural noun ................................................................................. 4

3.4 Each of + pronoun (you/us/them) .................................................................................... 4

3.5 Each as a pronoun ............................................................................................................ 5

3.6 Auxiliary Verb/To Be + each ........................................................................................... 5

3.7 Object + each .................................................................................................................... 5

4. All ..................................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 All + noun ........................................................................................................................ 5

4.2 All + of + determiner + noun ........................................................................................... 6

4.3 Pronoun + all .................................................................................................................... 6

4.4 Compare All vs. Each....................................................................................................... 6

4.5 Compare All vs. Every ..................................................................................................... 7

5. Whole / Entire .................................................................................................................. 7

5.1 All Vs. Whole.................................................................................................................. 7

6. Conclusion........................................................................................................................ 9
 1. Introduction
In this present assignment I will talk about the use of every, each, all and whole, according this
topic, I will look for the best information such that the person that read this assignment get the
real information and through it get how use those information.

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 2. Every
Every refers to all members of a group though considered individually. It can be used to talk
about three or more people/things.

2.1 Every + singular noun

The noun that comes after Every is in singular form.

 I have visited every country in South America (we do NOT say: every countries)

 I can understand every word our teacher says. (we do NOT say: every words)

Note, when you use every + noun as a subject, it uses a singular verb (verb + s)

 Every day is a chance to learn something new.

 Every child needs love and care.

 Every house on the street looks the same.

2.2 Every + number + plural noun

Every can be followed by a plural noun when there is a number before that noun. This is
common with periods of time or things at regular intervals.

 He gets his head shaved every three weeks.

 You need to take a break every two hours.

We can also use every without a number and a singular noun to refer to regular intervals:

 He plays football every Saturday.

 She goes to the gym every day.

3. Each
Each refers to all members of a group though we think of them more one by one
(individually). Each can be used to talk about two or more people/things.

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 3.1 Each + singular countable noun
You use a singular (countable) noun after the word Each.

 Make sure you enjoy each moment in your life.

 Live each day as if it were your last.

3.2 Each + one

One can be used to replace the singular countable noun if it has already been mentioned.

 A: What do I have to do with these antique vases? B: You need to take each one out of
the box very carefully. (each one = each vase)

3.3 Each of + determiner + plural noun

Each can be followed by a determiner (my, his, the, and so on.) and a plural noun.

 I kiss each of my children before they go to bed at night.

 The teacher had a little kid holding on to each of her hands.

Notice how after each of the verb is usually in singular form though when speaking informally,
you will sometimes hear a plural verb used.

 Each of my students has a different assignment to complete. (correct use)

 Each of my students have a different assignment to complete. (informal use)

3.4 Each of + pronoun (you/us/them)

We can only use the pronouns you/us/them after each of.

 He gave each of us a small gift at the end of the course.

 You need to wash each of them before use.

 Each of you needs to complete the assignment individually.

Again the verb following each of + pronoun should be in the singular form.

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 3.5 Each as a pronoun
Each can be used by itself (without a noun) as a pronoun.

 When the students finished to course, each was given a certificate. (Each = each of the
students)

Though it is more common to use each one instead of each by itself.

 …each one was given a certificate.

Noun/Pronoun + each
Each can be used after the noun (or pronoun) it describes.

 The parents gave their children some pocket money. To avoid problems,
they each received the same amount.

3.6 Auxiliary Verb/To Be + each

Each can be used after an auxiliary verb or the verbs Are and Were.

 I have four books to sell and they are each worth around five dollars.

 They have each been told their responsibilities.

3.7 Object + each

Instead of going before/after the subject, each can appear after the object.
This is common when the noun object refers to an amount, how many of something there is or
when giving a price.

 My paintings are worth $100 each (= Each of my paintings are worth $100)

 I gave my children each an ice cream.

4. All
All refers to the total number of people or things of a group. They are considered as a group and
not individually. There are minimum three things in the group.

4.1 All + noun

We can use All with a plural noun to make a generalization about an entire group of something.

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  All sharks are dangerous.

 All elephants are slow.

4.2 All + of + determiner + noun

The noun can be singular, plural or an uncountable noun. These nouns can also be replaced by
pronouns.

 You need to read all of the book.

 All of the pages are yellow and old.

 All of the fish in the pond have died.

 You need to remove all of them before they start to smell bad.

We can also remove OF before the determiner + noun (but we must use OF before a pronoun)

 You need to read all the book.

 All the pages are yellow and old.

4.3 Pronoun + all

Sometimes you can place All after a pronoun to emphasize that every single one of that group is
included.

 We all hope you get better soon.

 I hope you all have a great time.

 I have made us all some sandwiches.

4.4 Compare All vs. Each

All refers to the entire group as a whole. Each refers to the individual members of the group.

 I say goodbye to each student as they leave the room.

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(= Goodbye John, goodbye Mary, goodbye Daniel… and so on. until it has been said to ALL of
the students individually… Yes, there is a lot of repetition)

 I say goodbye to all of the students as they leave the room.

(= Goodbye students … I just say goodbye once)

4.5 Compare All vs. Every

I simple way to remember is that All is with a plural noun + plural verb while Every is with
a singular noun + singular verb. Every can also suggest “without exception”.

 All students receive a certificate.

 Every student receives a certificate.

We can use All with uncountable nouns (and not Every).

 I like all music (NOT every music)

5. Whole / Entire
Use whole or entire with uncountable or singular countable nouns to mean 100% of one thing:

 I ate the whole pizza

=100% of one pizza.

 I finished reading the entire book en three days

=100% of the book

5.1 All Vs. Whole

Here are more examples that show the difference between all and whole:

 I ate the whole cake

= 100% of the cake

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  I ate all the cake

= 100% of my cakes

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 6. Conclusion
In this special moment I can say this assignment have information enough about the topic that
was given me, to confirmer it I have theses information: All means the total number of people or
things considered as a group, Every means all members of a group considered individually,
Each means all members of a group considered individually though we think of them more one
by one and use of whole or entire with uncountable or singular countable nouns to mean 100%
of one thing.

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Bibliography

http://www.grammar.cl/english/all-every-each.htm

https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/all-and-whole

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/spanish/course/intermediate/unit-3/tab/grammar

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