Indefinite Pronouns

Front

What is an indefinite pronoun?

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for using 'most' with a verb?

Back

When 'most' is used with a plural noun, the verb should be plural. For example, 'Most of the boys want to go hiking.'

Front

When should you use 'everyone' with a singular possessive pronoun?

Back

Use 'his or her' when referring to 'everyone' to indicate possession, as in 'everyone can look at his or her book.'

Front

What possessive pronoun should be used with 'many'?

Back

The correct possessive pronoun is 'their', as in 'Many brought their own lunches.'

Front

How do you determine the verb form when using 'all'?

Back

When 'all' refers to a plural noun, use the plural verb form. For example, 'All of the vegetables come from his own garden.'

Front

What is the possessive pronoun for 'both'?

Back

The correct possessive pronoun is 'their', as in 'Both of the boys inherited their mother's red hair.'

Front

What are some examples of indefinite pronouns?

Back

Some examples include: anyone, everyone, someone, no one, all, some, many, few.

Front

How do indefinite pronouns affect verb agreement?

Back

Indefinite pronouns can affect verb agreement based on whether they are singular or plural. For example, 'Everyone is here' (singular) vs. 'Many are here' (plural).

Front

What is the difference between 'each' and 'every'?

Back

'Each' refers to individual items in a group, while 'every' refers to all items in a group as a whole.

Front

Can 'none' be singular or plural?

Back

Yes, 'none' can be used as singular or plural depending on the context. For example, 'None of the cake is left' (singular) vs. 'None of the cookies are left' (plural).