Basic Details
Word: Every
Part of Speech: Determiner
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Meaning: All the individual members or items in a group without exception.
Synonyms: Each, all, every single
Antonyms: None, no one
Idioms and Phrases
- Every cloud has a silver lining: There is something good in every bad situation. Example: "Even though I lost my job, I found a new opportunity; every cloud has a silver lining."
- Every nook and cranny: Every part of a place, no matter how small. Example: "She searched every nook and cranny of her house for her missing keys."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every student in the class has to bring a pencil for the exam.
Example 2: Every day, I walk my dog in the park to enjoy the fresh air.
Example 3: The teacher praised every child for their hard work during the school project.
Fun Fact
The word "every" comes from the Old English "fre," which originally meant "ever" or "always." It reflects the idea of including all without exception.
Famous Quote
"Every moment is a fresh beginning." T.S. Eliot
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "every" mean?
a) Some of the items
b) All individuals or items without exception
c) Only a few of the items
d) No items at all
Answer: b) All individuals or items without exception
2. Which of these is a synonym of "every"?
a) None
b) Each
c) Some
d) Few
Answer: b) Each
3. Which word is an antonym of "every"?
a) Any
b) Many
c) None
d) Both
Answer: c) None
4. Which sentence uses "every" correctly?
a) Every child at the party had a fun time.
b) Every cars in the race were fast.
c) He buys every book and read them once.
d) Every apples on the tree was ripe.
Answer: a) Every child at the party had a fun time.
5. What does the idiom "every nook and cranny" mean?
a) A shiny object
b) Every small part of a place
c) An unpleasant situation
d) A party time
Answer: b) Every small part of a place
