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 'anybody', 'everything', and 'nothing'.

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Give an example of an indefinite pronoun used in a sentence.

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Example: 'Is anybody there?'

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'everything' refer to?

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'Everything' refers to all things or all items without exception.

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'nothing' mean?

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'Nothing' means not anything; no single thing.

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When do we use 'somebody'?

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'Somebody' is used when we refer to an unknown person.

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What is the difference between 'anybody' and 'somebody'?

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'Anybody' is used in questions and negative sentences, while 'somebody' is used in affirmative sentences.

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What does 'anyone' mean?

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'Anyone' refers to any person at all, without restriction.

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What is the meaning of 'everybody'?

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'Everybody' refers to all people in a group.

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How is 'no one' used in a sentence?

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'No one' is used to indicate that not a single person is involved. Example: 'No one came to the party.'

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What is the function of indefinite pronouns in a sentence?

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Indefinite pronouns replace nouns and help to avoid repetition.