Indefinite Pronouns (Subject Verb Agreement # 2)

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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', 'some', 'all', and 'none'.

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How does subject-verb agreement work with indefinite pronouns?

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Indefinite pronouns can be singular or plural, affecting the verb form. Singular indefinite pronouns take singular verbs, while plural indefinite pronouns take plural verbs.

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What is the indefinite pronoun used in the sentence: 'Everybody in my group _____________ to stay with me'?

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The indefinite pronoun is 'Everybody', which is singular and takes the verb 'needs'.

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In the sentence 'Some of my courage ___________ away', which verb form is correct?

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The correct verb form is 'flits', as 'some' can be singular or plural depending on the noun it refers to.

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What verb should be used with the indefinite pronoun 'Both'?

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The verb 'are' should be used with 'Both' because it is a plural indefinite pronoun.

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What is the correct verb form in the sentence: 'Nothing they say __________ me from getting my work completed'?

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The correct verb form is 'keeps', as 'Nothing' is a singular indefinite pronoun.

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How do you determine the verb form when using 'All' as an indefinite pronoun?

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The verb form depends on whether 'All' refers to a singular or plural noun. If it refers to a singular noun, use a singular verb; if plural, use a plural verb.

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What is the correct verb form in the sentence: 'All of Mom's green bean casserole _________ devoured immediately'?

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The correct verb form is 'was', as 'All' refers to a singular dish.

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List three examples of singular indefinite pronouns.

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Examples include: 'everyone', 'somebody', 'each'.

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List three examples of plural indefinite pronouns.

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Examples include: 'both', 'few', 'many'.