Each, every and all 📕

These words talk about the whole group. But they are used in different ways.

Every + singular noun

Every looks at the whole group. It is followed by a singular noun and a singular verb.

Every student has a book.

I work every day.

Each + singular noun

Each looks at the members of the group one by one. We often use it with small groups.

Each child got a present.

There are two doors. Each door is red.

All + plural or uncountable noun

All is followed by a plural noun and a plural verb, or by an uncountable noun.

All students have a book.

All the milk is gone.

Every day or all day?

I work every day. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ...)

I worked all day. (from morning to evening)

✗ Every students have a book.

✓ Every student has a book.

✗ All student are here.

✓ All the students are here.