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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