Both, Either, Neither, All, Each, Every, None

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• Leerjaar 3

Grammar 9

Both, either, neither, all, none, every & each

Both, either, neither, all, none, every & each

We'll divide all of these words into three sections:

1. Both - Either - Neither (2 personen, dieren of dingen)

2. All - Every - None (meer dan 2 personen, dieren of dingen)

3. Each (2 of meer personen, dieren of dingen)

Both, either & neither

2 personen, dieren of dingen​

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Both watches belong to Harry. (beide)​

You can choose either watch. (elk van beide)​

Neither watch is for sale. (geen van beide)​

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The receptionist told me that from the two doors in the hall ________ doors lead to the restaurant.

1. both
2. either
3. neither

The applicant couldn’t choose between ________ job that the company offered.

1. both
2. either
3. neither

I couldn't decide who I disliked more between Harry and Charles - I liked ____ of them.

1. both
2. either
3. neither

All, every & none

Meer dan 2 personen, dieren of dingen​

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They questioned all of the employees. (alle)​

Neal plays the piano every day. (iedere)​

None of the prisoners managed to escape. (geen) 

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I could apply for _________ of the universities of my choice, as my marks were not good enough.

1. all
2. every
3. none

_______ one of us passed the test.

1. all
2. every
3. none

_______ of this would have happened if you didn't do that stupid thing.

1. all
2. every
3. none

Each

- 2 personen, dieren of dingen​

- MEER dan 2 personen, dieren of dingen​

- Maar is niet overal in te vullen (check de context)​

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Each year fewer cars are stolen in Britain. (elk)  

Each & Every

Each legt nadruk op INDIVIDUELE dingen​

Every legt nadruk op het GEHEEL

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Each year fewer cars are stolen in Britain. (elk)  

Neal plays the piano every day. (iedere)​

They're open ________ day except Sunday.

1. each
2. every

These lemons cost 25 cent ________.

1. each
2. every

They _________ have their own e-mail address.

1. each
2. every

Violet told us she had used … of the five notes for her paper.

Even though I asked twice, I could still answer … of the questions.​

That stack was huge! Have you read … of the documents the board sent us in preparation?​

Mum told Sarah she could read … book.

The teacher could tell that … of us had studied the words, because we all failed the test.