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 'anybody', 'somebody', 'everything', etc.

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'anybody' mean?

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'Anybody' refers to any person at all; it is used in questions and negative statements.

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'somebody' mean?

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'Somebody' refers to an unspecified person; it is often used in affirmative statements.

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'nobody' mean?

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'Nobody' means no person; it is used to indicate that there is not a single person.

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'everybody' mean?

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'Everybody' refers to all people; it is used to indicate that all individuals are included.

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What is the difference between 'anything' and 'something'?

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'Anything' refers to any object, event, or matter, often used in questions or negatives, while 'something' refers to an unspecified object or matter, used in affirmative statements.

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Fill in the blank: I can't find ____ in my bag.

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anything

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Fill in the blank: There is ____ in the fridge.

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something

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Fill in the blank: ____ is perfect; we all make mistakes.

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Nobody

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Fill in the blank: You can ask ____ for help.

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somebody