Exploring Indefinite Pronouns and Their Usage

The video tutorial explains indefinite pronouns, which are used when specificity is not required. It covers their use as subjects and objects, the unique dual form of pronouns like both, neither, and either, and how they are usually treated as singular. The tutorial also discusses how context can affect grammatical agreement, highlighting that language can be flexible and sometimes meaning takes precedence over strict grammatical rules.

What is an indefinite pronoun?

• A specific type of noun

• A type of verb

• A pronoun with a clear reference

• A pronoun that is not specific

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Which song helps to remember indefinite pronouns?

• Everybody Needs Somebody to Love

• Love Me Do

• Hey Jude

• Somebody to Love

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Can indefinite pronouns be used as objects?

• Yes, as both subjects and objects

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Only in questions

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CCSS.L.1.1D

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What does the use of 'some' in response to wanting pizza illustrate?

• Plural form

• Subject usage of indefinite pronouns

• Object usage of indefinite pronouns

• Specific reference

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CCSS.L.1.1D

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Which pronouns retain the dual form?

• Some, any, many

• Both, neither, either

• This, that, these

• Everybody, somebody, nobody

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CCSS.L.1.1D

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What is a unique feature of 'both, neither, and either'?

• They cannot be used as subjects

• They refer to only two things

• They are always plural

• They are always singular

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CCSS.L.1.1D

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How is 'nobody' usually treated in sentences?

• As plural

• As dual

• As singular

• As indefinite

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CCSS.L.1.1D

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What does 'everyone was' followed by 'they were' illustrate?

• A grammatical error

• Dual form usage

• Singular to plural shift

• Fixed form usage

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Why can 'everyone' be followed by 'they were'?

• Because of an exception in usage

• It's always incorrect

• Due to a grammatical rule

• Meaning overrides grammar

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How are indefinite pronouns typically treated in terms of number?

• Usually singular

• Depends on the sentence

• Always plural

• Always dual

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