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_________ contestant is expected to perform extremely well This question is given in test one. The answer given is each. In my opinion each shows one in two individuals. Every can be used to show an individual in a large group. Please clear my doubt
Each is correct.The determiners each and every have similar but not always identical meanings.

each = every one separately
every = each, all

Sometimes, each and every have the same meaning:

    Prices go up each year.
    Prices go up every year.

But often they are not exactly the same.

Each expresses the idea of "one by one". It emphasizes individuality.

Every is half-way between each and all. It sees things or people as singular, but in a group or in general.


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