RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – DISTRIBUTIVE PRONOUNS – PART-10.

RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – DISTRIBUTIVE PRONOUNS – PART-10.

Rapidex English Speaking Course

Grammar – 17: Pronouns

Distributive Pronouns (Part-10)

What are Distributive Pronouns?

Distributive pronouns refer to persons or things one at a time rather than collectively. They are used to indicate individuals separately in a group.

Common Distributive Pronouns:

Each – Refers to every individual in a group separately.
Either – Refers to one of the two options.
Neither – Denotes none of the two options.

Usage and Examples

Each (हर एक)

• Each of the students received a certificate.
  (हर छात्र को प्रमाणपत्र मिला।)
• Each of them has a different opinion.
  (उनमें से हर एक की अलग राय है।)

Either (कोई एक)

• You can take either of the two books.
  (तुम दो में से कोई एक किताब ले सकते हो।)
• Either road leads to the station.
  (दोनों सड़कों में से कोई भी स्टेशन तक जाती है।)

Neither (कोई भी नहीं)

• Neither of the answers is correct.
  (दोनों में से कोई भी उत्तर सही नहीं है।)
• Neither of the players performed well.
  (दोनों खिलाड़ियों ने अच्छा प्रदर्शन नहीं किया।)

Key Rules for Using Distributive Pronouns

Always Singular: Distributive pronouns are always used with a singular verb.
Used for Small Groups: Generally used when referring to a limited number of people or objects.
Followed by ‘of’: “Each of,” “Either of,” and “Neither of” are commonly used structures.

Common Mistakes

ncorrect: Each of the students were present.
Correct: Each of the students was present.

Incorrect: Either of the two players are good.
Correct: Either of the two players is good.

Quick Exercise

Fill in the blanks with Each, Either, or Neither:

1. ________ of the boys was selected for the final round.
2. You can choose ________ of the two pens.
3. ________ of the dresses suits me.

(Answers: 1. Each, 2. Either, 3. Neither)

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Here is a detailed explanation based on Rapidex English Speaking Course – Grammar Part-17: Pronouns – Part 10

Distributive Pronouns

What is a Distributive Pronoun?

A Distributive Pronoun refers to persons or things one at a time rather than collectively.
It treats members of a group individually.

Common Distributive Pronouns

Pronoun	Meaning	Example
Each	Refers to every one of two or more people/things individually	Each of the students was given a certificate.
Either	Refers to one of two (but not both)	Either of the roads leads to the station.
Neither	Refers to none of the two	Neither of the boys was present.

Important Grammar Rules

1. Distributive pronouns are always singular.
   Use singular verbs with them.
   • Each of the players is ready.
   • Each of the players are ready.
2. Used when the members of a group are considered separately.
   • Each means every single one
   • Either and Neither are used when talking about two

Examples in Sentences

Each:

• Each of the girls was dressed beautifully.
• Each has done their best.

Either:

• You can choose either of the two designs.
• I don’t think either is suitable.

Neither:

• Neither of the answers is correct.
• Neither came to the party.

Distributive Pronouns vs Adjectives

Usage	Pronoun	Adjective
Word used independently	Each of them is late.
Word used before a noun		Each student is late.

Practice Time

Fill in the blanks:

1. ______ of the books was interesting.
2. ______ of them could solve the puzzle.
3. ______ of the two dresses is suitable.

Answers:

1. Each
2. Neither
3. Either

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