Antonio Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
"every" and "all" what is the difference in their meaning?
I´d like to know what´s the difference in the meaning if there is any between these two words, as both seem to mean "the whole of a group"
Big thanks in advance.
Big thanks in advance.
Top answer
Hi Antonio, Both can be used to talk about members of a group. Every + Singular Every child in the building received a present. Every question has an answer.
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Hi Antonio,
Both can be used to talk about members of a group.
Every + Singular
Every child in the building received a present.
Every question has an answer.
Every sometimes means 'without exception'
All + Plural
All Children need to be in bed early.
All (the) questions need to be answered in the correct place on the sheet.
All is u
Both can be used to talk about members of a group.
Every + Singular
Every child in the building received a present.
Every question has an answer.
Every sometimes means 'without exception'
All + Plural
All Children need to be in bed early.
All (the) questions need to be answered in the correct place on the sheet.
All is u
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thank you very much for such a good explanation and for answering so fast
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