INDEFINITE PRONOUNS

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What are indefinite pronouns used for?

Back

Indefinite pronouns are used to refer to non-specific persons or things.

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What does the indefinite pronoun 'someone' refer to?

Back

'Someone' refers to a non-specific person.

Front

What type of pronouns are 'anybody', 'anything', 'anyone', and 'anywhere'?

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They are indefinite pronouns used for negatives and questions.

Front

What do 'something', 'anything', and 'nothing' refer to?

Back

They refer to non-specific things.

Front

What do 'somewhere', 'anywhere', 'nowhere', and 'everywhere' refer to?

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They refer to places.

Front

In a negative sentence, which indefinite pronoun would you use: 'anyone' or 'someone'?

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You would use 'anyone'.

Front

What is the difference between 'some' and 'any' in indefinite pronouns?

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'Some' is used in positive statements, while 'any' is used in negatives and questions.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'anything'.

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I don't want anything to eat.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'somewhere'.

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Let's meet somewhere quiet.

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What is the function of 'everyone' in a sentence?

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'Everyone' refers to all people in a non-specific way.