Indefinite Pronouns

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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. They are used to refer to non-specific items or groups.

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List some common indefinite pronouns.

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Some common indefinite pronouns include: anyone, everyone, someone, no one, anything, everything, something, nothing, each, all, few, many, several.

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What is the difference between 'anyone' and 'everyone'?

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'Anyone' refers to any person at all, while 'everyone' refers to all people collectively.

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Fill in the blank: It’s a secret. Don’t tell ______________.

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anyone

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Fill in the blank: You’re right. ______________ you say is true.

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everything

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Fill in the blank: This bag is empty, there isn’t ______________ in it.

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anything

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Fill in the blank: I believe ______________ is coming to the party.

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everybody

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Fill in the blank: I was waiting for hours and ______________ answered me.

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nobody

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What is the function of indefinite pronouns in a sentence?

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Indefinite pronouns function as subjects or objects in a sentence, allowing for generalization without specifying exact entities.

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How do indefinite pronouns agree with verbs?

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Indefinite pronouns can be singular or plural, and the verb must agree in number. For example, 'Everyone is here' (singular) vs. 'Many are here' (plural).