RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – DISTRIBUTIVE PRONOUNS – PART-10.
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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:
- ________ of the boys was selected for the final round.
- You can choose ________ of the two pens.
- ________ of the dresses suits me.
(Answers: 1. Each, 2. Either, 3. Neither)
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