Understanding Indefinite Pronouns

The video tutorial explains indefinite pronouns, which do not refer to specific people or things. It covers pronouns used for persons, such as everyone and somebody, which are singular and require singular verbs. Examples include 'Someone is playing with the puppies.' It also discusses pronouns for non-living things, like everything and nothing, with examples such as 'There is nothing to eat.' The video emphasizes that indefinite pronouns are not specific.

Which of the following is true about indefinite pronouns referring to people?

• They are always plural.

• They refer to specific individuals.

• They are used with singular verbs.

• They are used only in questions.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

What is the correct indefinite pronoun to complete the sentence: '_____ is playing with the puppies.'?

• Everybody

• No one

• Someone

• Anyone

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Which sentence correctly uses an indefinite pronoun for non-living things?

• Anybody can join the club.

• Everyone is invited to the party.

• Nothing is left in the fridge.

• Someone is eating the cake.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Choose the correct indefinite pronoun to complete the sentence: 'You can choose _____ from the menu.'

• anyone

• something

• anything

• nobody

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Which indefinite pronoun would you use to refer to all items in a store?

• Someone

• Everything

• Anybody

• Nothing

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D