All vs Every: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
All' is used with plural or uncountable nouns, while 'every' is used with singular and countable nouns.
Memory Tip: all = all together, every = each one
all /ɔl/
pronounEvery person or thing in a group.
Example:
All the students are in the classroom now.
Common patterns:
all of us
all the time
every /ˈɛvri/
determinerEach one in a group of people or things.
Example:
She reads every night before she goes to bed.
Common patterns:
every day
every person
Common Mistakes
Every students in the class passed the exam.
All students in the class passed the exam.
'Students' is a plural noun, so 'all' is the correct choice.
All student needs to submit their assignments by Friday.
Every student needs to submit their assignments by Friday.
'Student' is a singular noun, so 'every' is the correct choice.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. ____ the students are in the classroom now.
2. She reads ____ night before she goes to bed.
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