Singular expression of quantity: One, Each, Every

One, each, and every are followed by singular count nouns.

• Each new day is different.(correct)• One student was late to class.(correct)• Every student has a schedule.(correct)

Each / every / one students are here. (incorrect)------> students are plural noun.

• Each is used to talk about two or more things. • Every is used to talk about three or more things. They are both

used with singular nouns.

Example:

• Each/every boy in the class passed the test. ( There are more than three students in the class)

• He was carrying a suitcase in each hand. (NOT … every hand.)

Each and every Each refers to everyone of a group taken separately or individually.

It expresses the idea of 'one by one'. It emphasizes individuality Ex: The President gave each soldier a medal. Each book on that shelf belongs to my grandfather

Every refers to all or each one of a group without exception. It sees things or people as singular, but in a group or in general.

Ex: I have read every book on that shelf. Every boy in the class passed the test.

Note: Sometimes, each and every have the same meaning: Prices go up each year. Prices go up every year.

One of, each of, every one of

We use one of, each of, every one of before a pronoun or a noun with a determiner (the, this, my, your). Note that we use object pronouns (them, us etc.) after each of. The noun or pronoun is plural.Example:• They gave each of their four sons a watch.• One of those cars needs repairing.• Every one of the students has a schedule.

Note: The verb after each of is usually singular, but it can be plural in an informal style.Example:o Each of us has problems. (More formal) o Each of us have problems. (More informal)

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