Indefinite Pronouns

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What is an indefinite pronoun?

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An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, thing, or amount. Examples include 'someone', 'anyone', 'everyone', and 'few'.

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Give examples of indefinite pronouns that refer to people.

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Examples include: someone, anyone, everyone, nobody.

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What is the difference between 'few' and 'several' as indefinite pronouns?

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'Few' refers to a small number, while 'several' refers to more than two but not many.

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How do you determine the verb form when using indefinite pronouns?

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The verb form depends on whether the indefinite pronoun is singular or plural. For example, 'everyone' is singular, so it takes a singular verb (e.g., 'everyone wants'). 'Several' is plural, so it takes a plural verb (e.g., 'several need').

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What is the correct verb form for the indefinite pronoun 'nobody'?

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'Nobody' is singular, so it takes a singular verb form. For example, 'Nobody understands the problem.'

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What is the correct verb form for the indefinite pronoun 'most'?

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'Most' can be singular or plural depending on the noun it refers to. For example, 'Most of the cake is gone' (singular) vs. 'Most of the students are here' (plural).

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Fill in the blank: '_________ of the cookies were eaten.' (indefinite pronoun)

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Several of the cookies were eaten.

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Fill in the blank: '_________ is going to the party?' (indefinite pronoun)

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Who is going to the party?

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What is the correct verb form for the indefinite pronoun 'everyone'?

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'Everyone' is singular, so it takes a singular verb form. For example, 'Everyone wants to play.'

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Fill in the blank: '_________ forgot their homework.' (indefinite pronoun)

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Somebody forgot their homework.