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, and nobody.

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

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"Somebody left their bag on the bus."

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'anybody' mean?

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'Anybody' refers to any person, without specifying who.

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Use 'nobody' in a sentence.

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"Nobody knows the answer to that question."

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

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'Somebody' refers to an unspecified person, often used in positive sentences, while 'anybody' is used in questions and negative sentences.

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'anything' mean?

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'Anything' refers to any object, event, or matter, without specifying which one.

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Use 'nothing' in a sentence.

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"There is nothing in the fridge to eat."

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What does 'somewhere' refer to?

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'Somewhere' refers to an unspecified place.

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Use 'anywhere' in a sentence.

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"You can sit anywhere you like in the theater."

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What does 'nowhere' mean?

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'Nowhere' means not in or at any place.