What are indefinite pronouns?
Indefinite pronouns refer to people, places, or things in a general way, without specifying a particular one. They don't have a definite, identifiable antecedent (the noun or pronoun they refer to).
Common Indefinite Pronouns:
* Singular:
* Someone, anyone, everyone, no one, nobody
* Something, anything, everything, nothing
* One, another, each, either, neither
* Somebody, anybody, everybody, nobody
* Something, anything, everything, nothing
* Plural:
* Some, any, many, few, several, both, all, none
Examples in Sentences:
* Someone is at the door.
* Anything can happen on a Friday night.
* All are invited to the party.
* Many have come to see the show.
* Neither of them could solve the puzzle.
Important Notes:
* Agreement: Indefinite pronouns often determine the number (singular or plural) of the verb in a sentence. For example:
* "Someone is here." (Singular)
* "Many are here." (Plural)
* "None" is tricky: "None" can be singular or plural depending on the context.
* "None of the food is left." (Singular)
* "None of the students are here." (Plural)
* "Few" and "several" are always plural.
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