Distributive Pronouns | Neither, either, Both, each, any & one

what is the definition of distributive pronouns?

Distributive Pronouns | either vs neither | each , Both & none

What is the distributive pronoun definition?: They talk about persons and things individually. We talk about the person and group of people and things one by one rather than collectively. Distributive pronouns are the following: “either, neither, both, each, and none”. They are singular words followed by singular verbs too.

For example:

  • Neither of the students came on time.
  • Neither of the students came on time.

What are distributive pronouns examples?

1) Either

Either is used for two persons, it refers to one of them and is followed by a singular verb.

For Example:

  • Either of them are young.
  • Either of them can swim.
  • I think either of the men can be loyal.

2) Neither

It also refers to two persons, but none of them. From tow no one.

For Example:

  • Neither of them is young.
  • Neither of them was present in the calls.
  • She thinks neither of the men can be loyal.

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3) Each

It refers to a group of people or things one by one.

Example:

  • Each of the students has a pen and book.
  • Each of the groups should come on time.
  • Each of them can perform well.

4) Both:

Both refer to two persons.

  • Both of them could write the letter.
  • Both of them could win the game.

5) Any:

It refers to a group of persons or things. Which means from all one only.

Example:

  • Any of the students is illegible.
  • Any of them can join the group.
  • Any of it is useable.

‘Any’, ‘no one’, and ‘none’ is used when discussing more persons and things.

 Example:

  • Any of the students should come forward.  (From all one)
  • One of the cars is broken down.   (From all cars one.)
  • No one can come in the calls.   (from group none)

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More example sentences:

  • Either of the players is ill.
  • Neither of the players can participate.
  • Each of them can contribute.
  • Each has the right to play.
  • I saw each of them playing well.
  • None of the cars are new.
  • None of them can drive well.
  • No one is serious about the calls.
  • Both of the men could do the exercise.
  • I selected neither of them.
  • I wanted to see both of them
  • We point out none of them.
  • Neither of the teachers could find the mistake.

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