Every Day vs. Everyday
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 10:00 am
Writers,
Please note the difference between "every day" and "everyday."
"Everyday" is an adjective. Ex: I grow tired of these everyday chores. ("Everyday" describes "chores," a noun.)
"Every day" is an adverb and describes when someone does something. Example: Ronald completes his chores every day. ("Every day" describes *when* Ronald completes his chores.)
Wrong:
I grow tired of these everyday chores.
Ronald completes his chores everyday.
A more complete explanation and more examples can be found here:
http://www.unenlightenedenglish.com/?p=358
Thanks,
Ed
Please note the difference between "every day" and "everyday."
"Everyday" is an adjective. Ex: I grow tired of these everyday chores. ("Everyday" describes "chores," a noun.)
"Every day" is an adverb and describes when someone does something. Example: Ronald completes his chores every day. ("Every day" describes *when* Ronald completes his chores.)
Wrong:
I grow tired of these everyday chores.
Ronald completes his chores everyday.
A more complete explanation and more examples can be found here:
http://www.unenlightenedenglish.com/?p=358
Thanks,
Ed