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Rule "'every/each' + SINGULAR"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: 'every/each' + SINGULAR
Message: The noun should probably be in the singular form.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-each-and-every/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The manager wants to speak to every employees in his office.
    Correction suggestion: employee
  • Each times I visit France, I rent a car.
    Correction suggestion: time
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • We saw each other’s faces.
  • I like every fish except for this one.
  • In an era in which every players' distance run in training and games can be measured and timed
  • I took part in every sports event in school.
  • Each seeks to prove to the higher court that the result they desired was the just result.
  • Students were often each others worst enemies.
  • There is chaos, as each does whatever he wants, regardless of what others may or may not want.
  • I like every fish except for eels.
  • Per, Today, I submitted a brief summary of each groups 2001 goals.
ID: EVERY_EACH_SINGULAR [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)