Butler - Indefinite Pronoun Agreement

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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 'everyone', 'anybody', and 'many'.

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What is pronoun agreement?

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Pronoun agreement refers to the grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with the noun it replaces.

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What is the rule for using 'his or her'?

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Use 'his or her' when referring to a singular indefinite pronoun that could refer to either gender, such as 'each', 'everyone', or 'anyone'.

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When should you use 'their'?

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Use 'their' when referring to plural indefinite pronouns like 'many', 'few', or 'all'.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'each of the students'?

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The correct pronoun is 'his or her' because 'each' is singular.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'everybody'?

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The correct pronoun is 'his or her' because 'everybody' is treated as a singular noun.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'many'?

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The correct pronoun is 'their' because 'many' is plural.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'everyone on the girls' soccer team'?

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The correct pronoun is 'her' because it refers specifically to the girls.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'anyone'?

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The correct pronoun is 'he or she' because 'anyone' is treated as singular.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.