"every student is" vs "every students are"

Question

"every student is" vs "every students are"

The correct phrase is 'every student is.' 'Every' is a singular pronoun, so it should be followed by a singular noun ('student'). 'Every students are' is incorrect because 'students' is plural and does not match the singular pronoun 'every.'

Last Updated: April 06, 2024

Use 'every student is' when referring to each individual student in a group, emphasizing singularity.

Examples:

Every student is responsible for completing the assignment.
Every student is required to attend the meeting.
Every student is unique in their own way.

Alternatives:

Each student is
Every student has
Every student must
Every student should
Every student knows

Answer 1

every student is

Correct. 'Every' is a singular pronoun and should be followed by a singular noun.

Answer 2

every students are

Incorrect. 'Every' is singular and should be followed by a singular noun.