

Indefinite Pronoun agreement
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an indefinite pronoun?
Back
An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, thing, or amount. Examples include 'everyone', 'many', 'all', and 'some'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for pronoun agreement with indefinite pronouns?
Back
Indefinite pronouns can be singular or plural, and the pronoun must agree in number with the noun it refers to. For example, 'everyone' is singular, so it takes a singular pronoun like 'his or her'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What pronoun should be used with the indefinite pronoun 'everyone'?
Back
The pronoun 'everyone' is singular, so it should be followed by 'his or her'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What pronoun should be used with the indefinite pronoun 'all' when referring to a group of boys?
Back
When 'all' refers to a group of boys, the appropriate pronoun is 'their'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'everyone' and 'all'?
Back
'Everyone' refers to each individual in a group and is singular, while 'all' refers to the totality of a group and can be plural.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the pronoun to use with 'many'?
Back
'Many' is a plural indefinite pronoun, so it should be followed by a plural pronoun like 'their'.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct pronoun to use with 'most' when referring to a group of candidates?
Back
The correct pronoun is 'their', as 'most' is treated as plural.
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