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 'some', 'many', 'few', 'all', and 'none'.

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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 'their' with indefinite pronouns?

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Indefinite pronouns like 'several', 'both', and 'many' take the plural pronoun 'their'.

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When do we use 'its' instead of 'their'?

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We use 'its' for singular nouns that are not people, such as 'all' when referring to a single entity.

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What is the correct form: 'Some of the students (make, makes) no effort'?

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The correct form is 'make' because 'some' is plural.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'Both passed ___________ certification exam'?

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

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What is the correct pronoun for 'Most of the candidates did well on _____________ interviews'?

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

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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'.

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What does 'all' refer to in terms of pronoun agreement?

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'All' can be singular or plural depending on the noun it refers to. Use 'its' for singular and 'their' for plural.

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What is an example of an indefinite pronoun?

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Examples of indefinite pronouns include 'anyone', 'everyone', 'some', 'none', and 'few'.