RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – INDEFINITE PRONOUNS – PART-9.
RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – INDEFINITE PRONOUNS – PART-9.
RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17: PRONOUNS – INDEFINITE PRONOUNS – PART-9
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Indefinite Pronouns: Definition
Indefinite pronouns refer to non-specific persons or things. They do not point to any particular noun.
Common Indefinite Pronouns
| Singular | Plural | Singular or Plural |
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| anyone | both | all |
| everybody | few | any |
| someone | many | none |
| nobody | others | some |
| each | several | |
| either | ||
| neither |
Usage Examples
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Someone left their umbrella in the hall.
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Nobody knows the answer to that question.
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Each of the players has a unique skill set.
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Few have the courage to speak up.
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All are welcome to attend the meeting.
Subject-Verb Agreement
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Singular Indefinite Pronouns take singular verbs.
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Example: Everybody is invited to the party.
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Plural Indefinite Pronouns take plural verbs.
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Example: Few are aware of the changes.
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Some Indefinite Pronouns can be singular or plural, depending on the context.
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Example:
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Some of the cake is left. (cake is uncountable)
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Some of the cookies are missing. (cookies are countable)
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Further Learning
For a comprehensive understanding, you can refer to the Rapidex English Speaking Course PDF which includes detailed lessons on pronouns and other grammar topics.
If you need more examples or exercises on indefinite pronouns, feel free to ask!
