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 'everyone', 'somebody', and 'anything'.

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Give an example of an indefinite pronoun that refers to people.

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'Everyone' is an example of an indefinite pronoun that refers to people.

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'everything' mean?

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

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'anything' mean?

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'Anything' refers to any thing at all, often used in negative or interrogative sentences.

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'nothing' mean?

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'Nothing' means not anything; it indicates the absence of anything.

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Use 'somewhere' in a sentence.

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Many people believe there is life somewhere in the universe.

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Use 'anywhere' in a sentence.

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We can sit anywhere we like in the theater.

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Use 'everyone' in a sentence.

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Everyone in the class passed the test.

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Use 'everything' in a sentence.

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Thomas ate everything in his lunch bag, except for the carrot.

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Use 'anything' in a sentence.

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I couldn't find anything that I liked at the store.