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Subject-Verb Agreement 🏷ī¸ Each / Every + Singular Verb

Rule 3: Each / Every with Compound Subjects = Singular Verb

नियम 3: Each / Every संयुक्त विषयों के साथ = एकवचन क्रिया

When 'each' or 'every' precedes two or more singular subjects joined by 'and', the verb remains singular. The distributive nature of 'each'/'every' overrides the 'and' conjunction's usual pluralizing effect.

💡 Fun Memory Story & Formula Trick:
💡 Imagine 'Each' and 'Every' as strict 'No-Plural-Party' organizers. Even if you try to bring two subjects together with 'AND', they'll still insist on a SINGLE guest (verb) for their event!
💡 कल्पना कीजिए 'Each' और 'Every' सख्त 'नो-प्लुरल-पार्टी' आयोजक हैं। भले ही आप 'AND' के साथ दो विषयों को एक साथ लाने की कोशिश करें, वे अभी भी अपने कार्यक्रम के लिए एक SINGLE मेहमान (क्रिया) पर जोर देंगे!
⚠️ Exam Trap: This is a major trap! The presence of 'and' between two nouns almost instinctively makes students choose a plural verb. Remember, if 'each' or 'every' is present before both nouns, the verb is singular!
📌 Key Grammar Rules & Formulas:
  • âœĻ Formula: Each + Singular Noun + and + Each + Singular Noun + Singular Verb.
  • âœĻ Example: Each pen and each pencil was carefully inspected.
  • âœĻ Formula: Every + Singular Noun + and + Every + Singular Noun + Singular Verb.
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⚡ Instant Error Spotting Test Click to check

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Each book and each magazine in the library _______ a unique identification number.

The correct option is 'has'. Even though 'book' and 'magazine' are joined by 'and', the presence of 'each' before both nouns makes the subject singular in effect. Therefore, a singular verb 'has' is required.
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Subject-Verb Agreement 🏷ī¸ Each / Every + Singular Verb

Rule 2: Each of the / Every one of the + Plural Noun/Pronoun = Singular Verb

नियम 2: Each of the / Every one of the + बहुवचन संज्ञा/सर्वनाम = एकवचन क्रिया

Even when 'each' or 'every one' is followed by 'of the' and a plural noun or pronoun, the verb remains singular. The true subject is 'each' or 'every one', which always demands a singular verb.

💡 Fun Memory Story & Formula Trick:
💡 Think of 'of the' as a fancy 'label' for a group. 'Each' or 'Every one' is still the boss pointing to ONE item from that labeled group. The boss (Each/Every one) always gets a SINGLE assistant (verb)!
💡 'of the' को एक समूह के लिए एक फैंसी 'लेबल' समझें। 'Each' या 'Every one' अभी भी उस लेबल वाले समूह में से एक वस्तु की ओर इशारा करने वाला बॉस है। बॉस (Each/Every one) को हमेशा एक SINGLE सहायक (क्रिया) मिलता है!
⚠️ Exam Trap: The plural noun (e.g., 'students', 'books') immediately before the verb in the 'of the' phrase is a classic distraction. Ignore it and focus on 'Each' or 'Every one' as the true subject!
📌 Key Grammar Rules & Formulas:
  • âœĻ Formula: Each of the / Every one of the + Plural Noun/Pronoun + Singular Verb.
  • âœĻ Example: Each of the candidates was interviewed by the panel.
  • âœĻ Example: Every one of the solutions seems promising for the problem.
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⚡ Instant Error Spotting Test Click to check

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: Every one of the new policies (A) / are designed (B) / to improve efficiency (C) / No error (D).

The error is in part (B). The subject of the sentence is 'Every one', which is singular. Therefore, the verb must be singular. 'Are designed' should be 'is designed'. The correct sentence is: 'Every one of the new policies is designed to improve efficiency.'
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Subject-Verb Agreement 🏷ī¸ Each / Every + Singular Verb

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

नियम 1: Each / Every + एकवचन संज्ञा = एकवचन क्रिया

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.

💡 Fun Memory Story & Formula Trick:
💡 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!'
⚠️ 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!
📌 Key Grammar Rules & Formulas:
  • âœĻ Formula: Each / Every + Singular Noun + Singular Verb.
  • âœĻ Example: Each student has submitted their assignment on time.
  • âœĻ Example: Every participant was given a detailed feedback report.
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⚡ Instant Error Spotting Test Click to check

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