Editormum's Grammar Guru: Every Beach Was Crowded, and Each of Us Drank Something Different

Friday, November 18, 2005

Every Beach Was Crowded, and Each of Us Drank Something Different

When to use each; when to use every. Sometimes it's hard to know for sure. I hope these guidelines are helpful. Each is a singular word that may be used as a pronoun, adverb, or adjective. When functioning as a noun, it always takes a singular verb. Examples: as a pronoun: Each of the girls has a... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by editormum at 7:47 PM Comments (1) (link)

November 2005
SMTWTFS
303112345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930123
45678910
Oct | Newest | Dec
About this Blog
A professional editor, writer, and English tutor answers your questions about the finer points of grammar, word usage, and other technical aspects of the writer's craft. E-mail questions to editormum@usa.com, or use the Comments section of a previous post. Happy Writing!

If you would like to express your appreciation of this blog by leaving a "tip," please click on the donation link below.

Links

Main

Donate

Copy (or write down) this entry's web address (URL), which is:

Next, go to the email or web page where you want to link to this entry, and paste (or type) the web address.

Previous: The Car That Ran the Light Hit Some People Who Were in the Crosswalk  - New Entries - Next: What? Your Sense of Touch Is Impaired? or Are You Just Guilty?

Headlines (What is this?)

Referrals - About Us - Press - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Conduct Policy - Try Gozoof!
Copyright © 2009 Shaycom Corporation. All rights reserved.