SLEAM e-Learning Advanced GRAMMAR EX

Page 143

UNIT EXERCISES 66.1

Complete these sentences with every or each, whichever is correct or more likely. If you can use either every or each, write them both. (A & B) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

66.2

I try to visit my relatives in Spain other year. day we went to work by bicycle. There were tears streaming down side of her face. Don has to go overseas on business six weeks or so. In a football match, team has eleven players. This year I have visited virtually European country. From next year, baby in the country will be vaccinated against measles. The aeroplanes were taking off few minutes. I have confidence in his ability to do the job well. She pronounced name slowly and carefully as I wrote them down. Rain is likely to reach part of the country by morning. I visited him in hospital nearly day. We have reason to believe that the operation has been a success. When he took his gloves off, I noticed that one had his name written inside.

Find the mistakes in these texts and correct them. (A-D) 1 Each member of the team have to undergo a fitness test before almost each match. 2 Every evidence seems to suggest that he is innocent, and he has all chance of being released soon. 3 Each soldier were praised for his bravery, and was each given a medal. 4 The regulations say that students must pass every one of his exams to gain a qualification.

66.3

6 6

5 Nowadays we seem to have water shortages virtually each year. The one this year was very bad and lasted every summer. 6 I hope all will be comfortable here. We try to make each guest feel at home. 7 Anyone calls her Maggie, but her real name's Margaret. 8 Has everyone seen Lucy recently? I haven't seen her every day.

In these sentences there are some idiomatic expressions using each and every. Do you know what they mean? If not, check in a dictionary or in the key. 1 2 3 4 5 6

I see John every now and again. It's a pity you don't like my cooking. But each to their own, I suppose. Why don't we have yoghurt? It's every bit as good as cream. What do you think of these fish? I caught each and every one of them myself. The baby monkeys ran every which way. Every once in a while she got up and walked around, and then went back to her book.

Think of other contexts in which you could use them. Try to use them in your own speech.

133


Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.