Indefinite Pronouns

Front

What is an indefinite pronoun?

Back

An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, thing, or amount. Examples include 'anyone', 'everyone', 'somebody', and 'nobody'.

Front

List some examples of indefinite pronouns.

Back

Some examples of indefinite pronouns are: anyone, everyone, someone, nobody, each, few, many, all, and several.

Front

What verb form should be used with the indefinite pronoun 'everyone'?

Back

The verb form used with 'everyone' is singular. For example, 'Everyone is here.'

Front

What verb form should be used with the indefinite pronoun 'nobody'?

Back

The verb form used with 'nobody' is singular. For example, 'Nobody understands the problem.'

Front

How do you determine the correct verb form with indefinite pronouns like 'somebody' or 'anyone'?

Back

Indefinite pronouns like 'somebody' or 'anyone' take singular verbs. For example, 'Somebody is calling.'

Front

What is the correct pronoun to use with 'everybody' in a sentence?

Back

The correct pronoun to use with 'everybody' is 'his or her'. For example, 'Everybody must make his or her own choice.'

Front

What is the correct pronoun to use with 'someone' in a sentence?

Back

The correct pronoun to use with 'someone' is 'his' or 'her'. For example, 'Someone left his or her bag here.'

Front

What is the rule for using 'neither' and 'nor' with pronouns?

Back

When using 'neither' and 'nor', the pronoun should agree with the nearest noun. For example, 'Neither the students nor the teacher has lost his or her book.'

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'their'?

Back

'Its' is a singular possessive pronoun used for things, while 'their' is a plural possessive pronoun used for people or things.

Front

How do you use 'few' and 'many' with verbs?

Back

'Few' and 'many' are plural indefinite pronouns and take plural verbs. For example, 'Few are chosen.' and 'Many have come.'