Each and Every

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

But they are not exactly the same:

Each:

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

Each is more usual for a small number.

You can use each with a noun:

each book      each student

You can use each alone

Each was different.

Or each one:

Each one was different.

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

Read each of these sentences carefully.

Every:

We use every when we think of things as a group.

Every is more usual for a large number.

We use every to say how often something happens.

You can use every with a noun.

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

I've read every one of these books.

Exercise : Complete with Each or Every

Intermediate
English exercise "Each / Every" created by bibi90 (08-06-2009) with The test builder
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1. There were four books on the table. each every book has a different colour.
2. The Olympic Games are held each every four years.
3. each every parent worries about their children
4. In a game of tennis there are two or four players. each every player has a racket.
5. Nicola plays volleyball each every Thursday evening.
6. I understood most of what they said but not each every word.
7. The book is divided into five parts and each every of these has three sections.
8. I get paid each every four weeks.
9. We had a great weekend. I enjoyed each every minute of it.
10. I tried to phone her two or three times, but each every time there was no reply.
11. Car seat belts save lives. each every driver should wear one.