Rule 1: Each / Every + Singular Noun = Singular Verb

नियम 1: Each / Every + एकवचन संज्ञा = एकवचन क्रिया
đŸŽ¯ Target Exams: SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, Banking PO/Clerk, CDS, NDA, CUET

Rule Concept Overview

When 'each' or 'every' directly precedes a singular noun, the verb that follows must always be singular. These words emphasize individual units, even if they are part of a larger group.

जब 'each' या 'every' सीधे एकवचन संज्ञा से पहले आते हैं, तो उनके बाद आने वाली क्रिया हमेशा एकवचन होनी चाहिए। ये शब्द व्यक्तिगत इकाइयों पर जोर देते हैं, भले ही वे एक बड़े समूह का हिस्सा हों।

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Unforgettable Memory Formula & Story Trick

Use this proven storytelling trick and mnemonic code to lock this grammar rule into permanent memory:

💡 Imagine 'Each' and 'Every' as strict VIP bodyguards. They only allow ONE (singular) verb to accompany them. No crowd (plural verb) is permitted! Think: 'EACH-ONE, EVERY-ONE, SINGLE-FUN!'
💡 कल्पना कीजिए 'Each' और 'Every' सख्त VIP बॉडीगार्ड हैं। वे केवल एक (एकवचन) क्रिया को अपने साथ जाने की अनुमति देते हैं। कोई भीड़ (बहुवचन क्रिया) की अनुमति नहीं है! याद रखें: 'EACH-ONE, EVERY-ONE, SINGLE-FUN!'
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Exam Trap Alert (Error Spotting Trap)

⚠️ Exam Trap: Don't get fooled by the idea that 'each' or 'every' refers to many individuals, leading you to use a plural verb. Always remember they force singularity!
⚠️ परीक्षा में भ्रम से बचने की चेतावनी: इस विचार से भ्रमित न हों कि 'each' या 'every' कई व्यक्तियों को संदर्भित करते हैं, जिससे आप बहुवचन क्रिया का उपयोग करें। हमेशा याद रखें कि वे एकवचनता को मजबूर करते हैं!

📌 Key Grammar Rules & Exam Patterns

Formula: Each / Every + Singular Noun + Singular Verb.
सूत्र: Each / Every + एकवचन संज्ञा + एकवचन क्रिया।
Example: Each student has submitted their assignment on time.
उदाहरण: Each student has submitted their assignment on time. (प्रत्येक छात्र ने अपना असाइनमेंट समय पर जमा कर दिया है।)
Example: Every participant was given a detailed feedback report.
उदाहरण: Every participant was given a detailed feedback report. (प्रत्येक प्रतिभागी को एक विस्तृत फीडबैक रिपोर्ट दी गई थी।)
Pattern Breakdown: 'Each' and 'Every' act as singular determiners, making the entire subject singular in agreement with the verb.
⚡ Practice MCQ (Spot the Error) Instant Self-Test

Spot the error in the following sentence: Each of the boys (A) / were given (B) / a new uniform (C) / No error (D).

निम्नलिखित वाक्य में त्रुटि पहचानें: Each of the boys (A) / were given (B) / a new uniform (C) / कोई त्रुटि नहीं (D).
The error is in part (B). When 'Each' is the subject, even if followed by 'of the boys' (a plural noun in a prepositional phrase), the verb must be singular. Therefore, 'were given' should be 'was given'. The correct sentence is: 'Each of the boys was given a new uniform.'
त्रुटि भाग (B) में है। जब 'Each' विषय होता है, भले ही उसके बाद 'of the boys' (एक पूर्वसर्ग वाक्यांश में एक बहुवचन संज्ञा) आए, क्रिया एकवचन होनी चाहिए। इसलिए, 'were given' की जगह 'was given' होना चाहिए। सही वाक्य है: 'Each of the boys was given a new uniform।'
Source: Standard Grammar Rules (100% Original Content)
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