RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR – 19- ADJECTIVE- DISTRIBUTIVE ADJECTIVES – PART-9, PART 10.
Contents
- 1 Rapidex English Speaking Course – Grammar (Adjective)
- 2 Part-9 & Part-10: Distributive Adjectives
- 3 Part-9: Rules and Uses of Distributive Adjectives
- 4 Part-10: More Examples and Common Mistakes
- 5 Quick Summary
- 6 RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR – 19- ADJECTIVE- DISTRIBUTIVE ADJECTIVES – PART-9, PART 10.
Rapidex English Speaking Course – Grammar (Adjective)
Part-9 & Part-10: Distributive Adjectives
What are Distributive Adjectives?
Distributive adjectives are used to refer to individual members of a group separately rather than collectively. These adjectives ensure that each item/person in a set is considered individually.
Examples of Distributive Adjectives:
- Each
- Every
- Either
- Neither
- Any
Part-9: Rules and Uses of Distributive Adjectives
Each – Used when referring to individual items in a group of two or more.
- Example: Each student must submit the assignment.
Every – Refers to all items or people in a group (three or more), but individually.
- Example: Every child needs education.
Either – Used when referring to one of two options.
- Example: You can take either book.
Neither – Used to mean “not one and not the other” when choosing between two.
- Example: Neither option is suitable.
Any – Used when referring to one or more items in an unspecified set.
- Example: Any person can apply for this job.
Part-10: More Examples and Common Mistakes
Correct Usage:
Each boy was given a prize.
Every house in the village has electricity.
You can choose either method.
Neither answer is correct.
Any student can join the club.
Common Mistakes:
Each of the boys was present. (Correct)
Every of the cars is new. (Incorrect) → “Every car is new.”
Neither of the options were good. (Incorrect) → “Neither of the options was good.”
Quick Summary
Each → Refers to individuals separately in a small group.
Every → Refers to all individuals in a larger group.
Either → Refers to one of two choices.
Neither → Refers to “not one and not the other” from two options.
Any → Refers to one or more items from an unspecified set.
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