Indefinite Pronoun agreement

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What is an indefinite pronoun?

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An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, thing, or amount. Examples include 'everyone', 'many', 'all', and 'some'.

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What is the rule for pronoun agreement with indefinite pronouns?

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Indefinite pronouns can be singular or plural, and the pronoun must agree in number with the noun it refers to. For example, 'everyone' is singular, so it takes a singular pronoun like 'his or her'.

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

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The pronoun 'everyone' is singular, so it should be followed by 'his or her'.

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What pronoun should be used with the indefinite pronoun 'all' when referring to a group of boys?

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When 'all' refers to a group of boys, the appropriate pronoun is 'their'.

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What is the difference between 'everyone' and 'all'?

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'Everyone' refers to each individual in a group and is singular, while 'all' refers to the totality of a group and can be plural.

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How do you determine the pronoun to use with 'many'?

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'Many' is a plural indefinite pronoun, so it should be followed by a plural pronoun like 'their'.

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What is the correct pronoun to use with 'most' when referring to a group of candidates?

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The correct pronoun is 'their', as 'most' is treated as plural.

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When should 'her' be used as a pronoun?

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'Her' is used as a singular pronoun when referring to a female antecedent.

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What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'Everyone on the girls' soccer team is wearing her uniform'?

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The antecedent is 'Everyone', which is singular and refers to each individual girl on the team.

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What is the importance of pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement is important for clarity and grammatical correctness in writing.