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', 'some', 'many', and 'all'.

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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 noun that could be either male or female.

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When do you use 'their'?

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Use 'their' when referring to plural nouns or when the gender of the singular noun is unknown or irrelevant.

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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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How do you determine the correct pronoun for 'each'?

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When 'each' is the subject, use 'his or her' because it is considered singular.

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What pronoun should be used with 'both'?

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Use 'their' with 'both' because it refers to two people or things.

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What pronoun should be used with 'many'?

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Use 'their' with 'many' because it refers to multiple people or things.

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What pronoun should be used with 'all' when referring to people?

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Use 'their' with 'all' when referring to multiple people.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'its'?

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The dog wagged its tail.