Distributive Adjectives Exercise

Fill in the blanks.

1. Each student ........................ asked to recite

the poem.

was

were

has

2. Every word she spoke ..................... a lie.

was

were

3. Either plan ............................. me.

suit

suits

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4. ............................. essay was good.

Each

Either

Every

Either each or every

5. Each girl .............................. carrying a

bouquet.

was

were

6. ............................ answer is correct.

Neither

Either

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7. Neither child ............................ able to solve

the problem.

was

were

8. .......................... method has pros and cons.

Each

Either

Neither

9. .......................... applicant has to take an exam.

Every

Each

Either could be used here

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10. Each ......................... was asked the same

question.

child

children

11. Each adult citizen .......................... a vote.

has

have

12. Each method ........................... its inherent

flaws.

has

have

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Answers
Each student was asked to recite the poem.
Every word she spoke was a lie.
Either plan suits me.
Each/Every essay was good.
Each girl was carrying a bouquet.
Neither answer is correct.
Neither child was able to solve the problem.
Each method has pros and cons.
Every applicant has to take an exam.
Each child was asked the same question.
Each adult citizen has a vote.
Each method has its inherent flaws.

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