Either,neither,all,every and each

Both, either, neither

They are sisters.

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Both sisters are little.

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Both of them are still in kindergarten.​

​They are a couple.

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They are both young.

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Neither of them has reached 30.​

​They are identical twins.

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Does either of them have blonde her?

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No, neither.

Neither of them is blonde.

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Does either of them have a beard?

Yes, one of them does.​

Multiple Choice

We use "both", "either", "neither" when there are:

• two people involved

• three people involved

• more than three people involved

Multiple Choice

This is a group of pupils.

_____ is more than 10 years old.

• Neither of them

• None of them

• Both of them

• Either of them

​Tricia

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Susanah​

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Those girls are not similar at all. Rea

All of them have curly hair, though.

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Both Susanah and Rea have dark hair.

​Neither Susanah nor Rea have fair hair.

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​Rea

​Tricia

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Susanah​

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All of them are young.

None of them got married.​

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​Rea

Multiple Choice

If there are more than two people, we say:

"all of them" or .........

• neither of them

• none of them

Multiple Choice

_____ of them are happy!

• Both

• All

• Either

• neither

Multiple Choice

Neither my husband ____ I like fruit salad.

Ani mój mąż, ani ja, nie lubimy sałatki owocowej.

• or

• nor

• and

• if

Multiple Choice

All ___ my students are writing a test now.

• with

• from

• of

• for

Multiple Choice

I have two brothers. ____ of them are older than me.

• both

• all

• some

• either

Multiple Choice

My friend has two sisters. She gets on well with _____ of them.

• either

• some

• neither

• none

Multiple Choice

- Does either of your kids like vanilla ice-cream?

- Well, actually I've got four kids.

- Oh, so sorry! I thought you had ___ of them!

• two

• three

• one

• six

Multiple Choice

I listened to both of the songs you emailed to me, but ____ of them seemed appropriate to me.

• both

• none

• neither

• either

Multiple Choice

Rebeca has two children. _____ are married

• Neither

• Either

• Both

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Do you want to go to the movies or the theater. _________ I want to stay home.

• Both

• Neither

• Either

Multiple Select

_________ Paul's sisters are married

• Either

• Both of

• Either of

• Both

Multiple Select

___________ my last two jobs was well-paid.

• Neither

• Both

• Both of

• Neither of

'EACH and EVERY'

Quantifiers

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Each and Every

Each and every are similar in meaning. Often it is possible to use each or every:

''Each time (or every time) I see you, you look different.''

''There are computers in each classroom (or every classroom) in the school.

But each and every are not exacly the same. Study the difference:

EACH

We use each when we think of things separately,one by one.

''Study each sentence carefully'' (=study each sentence one by one)

Each is more usual for a small number:

''There were four books on the table. Each book was a different colour.''

'' In the beginning of the game, each player has three cards.''

EVERY

We use every when we think of things as a group. The meaning is similar to all.

''Every sentence must have a verb.'' (=all sentences in general)

Every is more usual for a large number :

''Kate loves reading. She has read every book in then library.''

(=all the books)

'' I'd like to visit every country in the world.'' (= all the countries)

Compare the structures we use with each and every

Each

You can use each with a noun: ''Each book or each student''

You can use each alone. (without a noun):

''None of the rooms was the same. Each was different.(=each room)

You can say each of (the....../these...../them.....)

''Read each of these sentences carefully.

''Each of the books is a different colour.

''Each of them is a different colour.

Every

You can use every with a noun: every book or every student

You can't use every alone, but you can say every one:

''Have you read all these books?Yes, every one.''

You can say every one of.... ( but not every of)

''I've read every one of the books.''

''I've read every one of them.''

examples

1. Each player has three cards

2. Kate has read every book in the library.

Each/ Every

We use every and each before a singular noun to talk about a whole group.

Multiple Choice

________ time I go shopping I look for the best deals.

• Each

• Every

• Each/Every

• All

Multiple Choice

__________ car agencies have a special sale in November.

• Each

• Every

• Each Every

• All

Multiple Choice

He checks _______ bank statement he receives carefully to make sure no extra charges were made to his credit cards.

• each

• every

• each/every

• all

Multiple Choice

My membership at Costco because I earn 2% cash back in ________ purchase.

• each

• every

• both are correct

Each and every

We use them with singular nouns.

They are similar in meaning:

* Each time (or Every time) I see my bills I realize my salary is not enough.

* There is a mirror in every fitting room ( or each fitting room).

Each

We use each when we think of things separately, one by one.

* Check each glass to make sure they're not broken or damage.

Each is more usual for small number:

* There are six shoe shops in the mall. Each shop has different models.

Every

We use every when we think of things as a group. The meaning is similar to all.

* Every bank charges interest if you don't pay on time.

Every is more usual for a large number:

* There are 1500 shops all around Mexico and every shop has a security guard.

Multiple Choice

__________ player has three cards.

• Each

• Every

Multiple Choice

Kate has read _________ book in the library.

• each

• every

Multiple Choice

__________ side of a square is the same length.

• Each

• Every

Multiple Choice

__________ seat in the theatre was taken.

• Each

• Every

Multiple Choice

There are six apartments in the building _________ one has a balcony.

• each

• every

Multiple Choice

There Is a train to London __________ hour.

• each

• every

Multiple Choice

She was wearing four rings - one on_________ finger.

• Each

• Every

Multiple Choice

Our football team is playing well. We!ve won __________ game this season.

• Each

• Every

All

It is followed by a plural countable noun. We use it to refer to a group of things

* All cars are welcome in this mall.

* He bought all (of) the flowers that the lady had in her basket.