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What are indefinite pronouns?

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Indefinite pronouns are pronouns that do not refer to a specific person, thing, or amount. Examples include 'anyone', 'everyone', 'some', 'none', and 'many'.

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What is the rule for using 'their' with singular nouns?

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In modern English, 'their' is often used as a singular pronoun to refer to a person whose gender is unknown or to be inclusive of all genders.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'each' with an indefinite pronoun.

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Each of the students brought their own laptop.

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What is the difference between 'his or her' and 'their'?

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'His or her' is traditionally used for singular antecedents, while 'their' is used for both singular and plural antecedents in contemporary usage.

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When should 'its' be used instead of 'their'?

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'Its' is used for singular non-human nouns, while 'their' can refer to plural nouns or be used as a singular gender-neutral pronoun.

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What is the correct form: 'Someone forgot __________ umbrella.'?

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his or her

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Fill in the blank: 'Many of the students brought __________ books.'

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their

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What is the correct form: 'Does anyone have __________ own pen?'?

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her

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Identify the indefinite pronoun in this sentence: 'Everyone should submit their assignment on time.'

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Everyone

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What is the correct form: 'Each of the dogs has __________ own bed.'?

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its