What is Each? Which preposition does Each go with? How to use each in English

1. What is Each? 

Each (pronoun, adj) /iːtʃ/: every thing, person, etc. in a group of two or more, considered separately

For example: 

• There are five leaflets – please take one of each.
• The bill comes to £79, so that’s about £10 each.
• Each of the companies supports a local charity.

2. What preposition does Each go with? How to use Each in English

Each thường đi với giới từ of.

So in English, how do we correctly use Each? Let's explore right away with Mytour!

2.1. Each accompanies which noun?

When accompanied by a noun in a sentence, each acts as an indefinite pronoun and specifies the meaning for that noun.

In this case, each functions as a singular pronoun, accompanying a singular noun, so the verbs following it must be singular.

For example:

• Each answer is worth 50 points.
• Each person will be divided into different group.
• Each present costs 1 dollar.

2.2. Each accompanied by the preposition of 

In English, when each is followed by the preposition of, we use the following structure: 

Lưu ý: Bắt buộc cụm N này phải chứa một tính từ sở hữu – my, her, him,… hoặc từ hạn định – the,…

This structure emphasizes the independence of each object mentioned in the sentence and helps clarify the sentence's meaning. 

For example:

• Each of her answers is worth 50 points.
• Each of the books costs 5 dollars.
• Each of his car is very expensive.

2.3. Each stands independently

In English, each can stand independently without any following noun. In such cases, each is used to replace the noun phrase mentioned earlier in the sentence or preceding it. 

For example:

• There aren’t enough notebooks for everyone to have one each.
• We each wanted the bedroom with the balcony, so we tossed a coin to decide.
• They have enough chairs for all candidates to have one each.

3. What tense is Each year?

Như đã nói ở trên, each có nghĩa là “mỗi”, vậy nên each year có nghĩa là mỗi năm. Nếu trong câu xuất hiện each year, bạn chia động từ ở thì hiện tại đơn (Present simple) nhé.

In English, you may encounter the phrase each year in grammar exercises or in daily communication.

So each year is present simple tense.

For example:

• We go camping each year.
• Hoa and Lan have driving tests each year.

4. What does Each other mean?

Nếu bắt gặp each other trong các bài học hay trong hội thoại hàng ngày, bạn hãy ghi nhớ: each other nghĩa là nhau, lẫn nhau trong tiếng Việt nhé.

Each other belongs to the category of indefinite reciprocal pronouns:

E.g: The husband and wife love each other.

Often used between two people performing actions together and mutually affecting each other.

E.g: Jun and Susie really help each other.

5. Distinguishing each and every

5.1. The similarities between each and every

Each and every are both used with singular nouns. Each and Every have functional similarities in English, both adding meaning to the noun they accompany in a sentence.

For example:

• Look at the pictures in the Speaking test and answer the questions about each one.
• Every student in the room is capable of passing the exam.

5.2. The differences between each and every

Here, let's distinguish each and every in detail with Mytour to help you understand how to use these two words correctly:

• Each được dùng để nói đến từ 2 người hoặc 2 vật trở lên còn Every được dùng để nhắc đến 3 người hoặc 3 vật trở lên.
• Each có thể đứng một mình nhưng Every không thể đứng một mình.
  E.g: Each of the rooms was slightly different
  • I bought a dozen apples and every one of them was terrible 

Refer to the following table for a clearer understanding of how to differentiate Each and Every:

6. Exercises with each in English

Điền each hoặc every vào các câu dưới đây sao cho phù hợp:

1. …. side of a square is the same length.
2. …. seat in the cinema were taken.
3. There are 10 apartments in the building….. one has a balcony.
4. There’s a train to Da Nang…. hour.
5. She was wearing 4 rings – one on….finger.
6. The basketball team of Lao is playing well. They’ve won….game this session.

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