Distributive Pronouns:

Distributive Pronouns refer to persons or things one at a time. It considers the members of a group separately, rather than collectively. This pronoun is always singular and is used with a singular noun and verb.

Distributive Pronouns are: Each, either, neither 

Important points to note:

• Each refers to every one of a number of persons or things. 
• Either or Neither refers to only two persons or things.
• When more than two persons or things are spoken of, any, no one, none should be used.

Example sentences:

• Each has a different solution to the problem.
• Each of my friends has made a phone call to me today.
• I gave each a book.
• They each played their part.
• Either of those books can be offered as a gift to her.
• Either of the two students is willing to go there.
• I gave each of my three friends a book.
• Each of the players is playing well. 
• Either of you can answer my questions.
• Neither is suitable for the post
• Either of them may accept your proposal.
• Two brothers attended the interview.  But Neither has given proper answers.
• Neither of your suggestions will be accepted.

Note:

Distributive pronouns like ‘either of’, ‘neither of’ and ‘each of’ are used with a plural noun but a singular verb:

Examples:

• Each of the members has been involved in this. (not member’)
• Each of the teachers has to attend school tomorrow.
• Neither of the offers can allure me.
• Each of my friends accepts the proposal.
• Each of your names is to be registered for the event.
• Either of them has to help you.
• Neither of them has been invited to the seminar.
• Either of his two sisters needs to attend the court.
• Either of the schools can register for the award.
• Neither of your friends is sincere enough.

Difference Distributive Pronouns between Distributive Adjectives:

Distributive Pronouns each, either and neither can also be used as Distributive Adjectives. They are followed by nouns of the singular number: 

Examples:

• Each player has to play well.
• A teacher must know each child personally.
• Each friend of mine contributed their share.
• Every student has sent an email.
• The show will be broadcast every Monday.
• Every citizen in India is proud to be an Indian.
• Either girl can solve this puzzle.
• You can select either book.
• There are flowers on either side of the Temple.
• Neither girl could open the door.
• Neither problem is easy to solve.
• Neither candidate is suitable for the job.

• Types of Pronouns
• Uses of Pronouns
• Impersonal Pronoun
• Exclamatory Pronouns
• Interrogative Pronouns
• Defining and non-defining relative clauses
• Omission of the Relative Pronoun
• Relative Pronouns
• Reciprocal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns
• Indefinite Pronouns
• Demonstrative Pronouns
• Reflexive and Emphatic Pronouns
• Personal Pronouns