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Foundation grammar · Lesson 80 · A2

every and all

every takes a singular noun and a singular verb (every room has a view). every day means on all days; all day means the whole of one day. everybody, everything and everywhere also take a singular verb.

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In this lesson

every + singular nounA1 screen of questions
every and all comparedB2 screens of questions
every day and all dayC2 screens of questions
everybody, everything, everywhereD4 screens of questions

Point A of 4

every + singular noun

every flat in the building = all the flats in the building.

Use every + singular noun: every flat, every country, every time.

The verb after every ... is singular.

  • Every flat in the building has its own parking space. (not have)
  • My aunt has visited every county in Wales.
  • Every winter we go skiing.
  • He seems taller every time I see him.
  • Every team has a captain. (not have)

Point A · Exercise 80.1

Complete the sentences. Use every + one of these words: day, room, student, time, word.

Use these

dayroomstudenttimeword

  1. Example

    Every student in the class got a good mark.

    AnswerEvery student in the class got a good mark.

  2. I'm fed up with my job. is exactly the same.

  3. My brother is brilliant at chess. Whenever we play, he wins .

  4. in the hotel has a balcony.

  5. "Did you follow what the guide was saying?" "Most of it, but not ."

Point B of 4

every and all compared

every + singular, all + plural. The meaning is the same.

  • Every child in the group got a medal.
  • All the children in the group got a medal.
  • Every team has a captain.
  • All teams have a captain.

Point B · Exercise 80.3 · part 1 of 2

Put in every or all.

Use these

everyall

  1. Example

    Sam plays the guitar for an hour every evening.

    AnswerSam plays the guitar for an hour every evening.

  2. Lucy catches the 7.15 bus morning.

  3. It was warm yesterday, so we sat on the beach afternoon.

  4. I'm on a course from Monday to Friday. I'll be away week.

  5. "How often do you go to the dentist?" " year. Usually in the autumn."

Point B · Exercise 80.3 · part 2 of 2

Put in every or all.

Use these

everyall

  1. "Were you in at eleven o'clock yesterday?" "Yes, I was in morning. I went out after lunch."

  2. My uncle loves phones. He buys a new one year.

  3. I saw Rachel at the barbecue, but she ignored me. She didn't say a word to me evening.

  4. We go camping for a fortnight summer.

Point C of 4

every day and all day

every day = on all days. It answers how often?

all day = the complete day, from start to finish. It answers how long?

The same goes for every morning / all morning, every night / all night, every summer / all summer.

  • "How often do you go for a run?" "Every day."
  • Sam plays the guitar for an hour every evening. (= on all evenings)
  • It was a miserable day yesterday. It snowed all day.
  • I had a cold last weekend, so I stayed in bed all morning. (= the complete morning)

Point C · Exercise 80.2 · part 1 of 2

Complete the sentences with every day or all day.

Use these

every dayall day

  1. Example

    Yesterday it snowed all day.

    AnswerYesterday it snowed all day.

  2. I check my emails , but I don't always answer them.

  3. I'm not going anywhere on Saturday. I'll be in the house .

  4. I usually walk about five kilometres .

  5. Tom wasn't well yesterday, so he lay on the sofa .

Point C · Exercise 80.2 · part 2 of 2

Complete the sentences with every day or all day.

Use these

every dayall day

  1. We spent a week in the Lake District last spring and it rained .

  2. I'm worn out because I've been painting the kitchen .

Point D of 4

everybody, everything, everywhere

everybody / everyone = all people. everything = all things. everywhere = all places.

The verb after these words is singular: everybody has, everything is.

  • Everybody (or Everyone) makes mistakes.
  • Have you packed everything you need? (= all the things you need)
  • I can't find my phone. I've looked everywhere. (= in all places)
  • Everybody has bad days. (not Everybody have)

Point D · Exercise 80.4 · part 1 of 2

Put in everybody/everything/everywhere.

Use these

everybodyeverythingeverywhere

  1. Example

    Everybody makes mistakes.

    AnswerEverybody makes mistakes.

  2. Ask Priya. She knows about gardening.

  3. I love working here. is so helpful.

  4. This is a lovely flat. It's bright and is spotless.

  5. Dan hasn't got a car. He goes by bike.

Point D · Exercise 80.4 · part 2 of 2

Put in everybody/everything/everywhere.

Use these

everybodyeverythingeverywhere

  1. Let's order some food. is starving.

  2. Their garden is full of flowers. There are flowers .

  3. I trust you completely. you've told me is true.

Point D · Exercise 80.5 · part 1 of 2

Put in a verb (one word).

  1. Example

    Everybody has bad days.

    AnswerEverybody has bad days.

  2. Hurry up! Everybody waiting for you.

  3. The office is empty. Everyone gone home.

  4. Our teacher is very popular. Everybody her.

  5. I hardly recognise my old street. Everything changed.

Point D · Exercise 80.5 · part 2 of 2

Put in a verb (one word).

  1. It was late when I got in, so I crept upstairs. Everyone in bed.

  2. Don't worry about it. Everybody mistakes!

Lesson 80 · Result

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A. every + singular noun–Not checkedB. every and all compared–Not checkedC. every day and all day–Not checkedD. everybody, everything, everywhere–Not checked