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The class of pronouns that does not need a specific antecedent?

The class of pronouns that does not need a specific antecedent is called indefinite pronouns.

Here's why:

* Antecedent: An antecedent is the noun or noun phrase that a pronoun refers to. For example, in the sentence "The dog wagged its tail," "dog" is the antecedent of the pronoun "its."

* Indefinite pronouns: These pronouns refer to nonspecific or general things. They don't have a definite antecedent because they don't refer to a specific noun.

Here are some examples of indefinite pronouns:

* Someone: "Someone is at the door."

* Everyone: "Everyone is invited to the party."

* Something: "Something is wrong with the car."

* Anything: "I didn't see anything."

* Nothing: "Nothing could stop them."

* All: "All are welcome."

* Some: "Some people like to read."

* Many: "Many people live in this city."

* Few: "Few people know the answer."

* None: "None of them came to the meeting."

Indefinite pronouns often refer to groups or quantities, and they can be singular or plural depending on their meaning.

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