Indefinite Pronouns

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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', 'somebody', and 'many'.

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Give an example of a singular indefinite pronoun.

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An example of a singular indefinite pronoun is 'everyone'.

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Give an example of a plural indefinite pronoun.

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An example of a plural indefinite pronoun is 'several'.

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What is the rule for using 'their' with indefinite pronouns?

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Use 'their' when the indefinite pronoun is plural, such as 'many' or 'few'.

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What is the rule for using 'his or her' with indefinite pronouns?

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Use 'his or her' when the indefinite pronoun is singular, such as 'everyone' or 'somebody'.

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Is 'everybody' singular or plural?

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'Everybody' is considered singular.

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Is 'several' singular or plural?

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'Several' is considered plural.

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What verb form do you use with 'everyone'?

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Use the singular verb form, such as 'is', with 'everyone'.

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What verb form do you use with 'several'?

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Use the plural verb form, such as 'are', with 'several'.

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What is the difference between 'anybody' and 'everybody'?

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'Anybody' refers to any person, while 'everybody' refers to all people.