Distributive pronouns are a category of pronouns that are used to refer to items separately rather than collectively. They are commonly used to indicate individual or separate entities within a group. Examples of distributive pronouns in English include “each,” “either,” “neither,” “any,” and “every.” These pronouns are essential for creating clear and accurate sentences, and they play a vital role in English grammar. To help students practice and better understand distributive pronouns, we’ve created two exercises with fill-in-the-blank sentences. Each exercise focuses on a slightly different aspect of distributive pronoun usage. By completing these exercises, students will gain a deeper understanding of distributive pronouns and their role in English grammar.
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct Distributive Pronoun
1. *Each* (one) student in the class has a different favourite colour.
2. *Either* (one) of the twins can help you with your homework.
3. *Neither* (none) of the restaurants were open at this time.
4. *Every* (all) person in the room has to sign the attendance sheet.
5. The teacher gave *each* (one) student a piece of candy.
6. *Either* (one) of these shirts would look great on you.
7. *Neither* (none) of the candidates were able to answer the question correctly.
8. *Every* (all) car on this street belongs to the residents.
9. The professor spoke to *each* (one) student individually.
10. You can have *either* (one) ice cream flavour, but not both.
11. *Neither* (none) of the job offers were satisfactory.
12. *Every* (all) student must submit their assignments on time.
13. *Each* (one) tree in the park has a unique history.
14. *Either* (one) path will lead you to the same destination.
15. *Neither* (none) of the solutions worked for the problem.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Distributive Pronoun
1. *Every* (all) book on this shelf is a classic novel.
2. *Each* (one) of the players received a trophy.
3. You can choose *either* (one) of these movies to watch tonight.
4. *Neither* (none) of the applicants met the requirements for the job.
5. *Every* (all) student in the class has their own strengths and weaknesses.
6. *Each* (one) bird in this forest has a unique call.
7. *Either* (one) of these sandwiches would make a delicious lunch.
8. *Neither* (none) of the hotels had any available rooms for the weekend.
9. *Every* (all) employee in this company must follow the dress code.
10. *Each* (one) flower in this garden has a different scent.
11. *Either* (one) of these routes will take you to the city centere.
12. *Neither* (none) of the witnesses could provide any useful information.
13. *Every* (all) member of the team contributed to the project’s success.
14. *Each* (one) of these paintings is worth a fortune.
15. *Neither* (none) of the desserts appealed to her taste buds.