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 'anyone', 'everyone', 'something', and 'nothing'.

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Give an example of an indefinite pronoun used in a sentence.

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Example: 'Someone left their umbrella here.'

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What is the difference between 'anything' and 'nothing'?

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'Anything' refers to any object, event, or matter, while 'nothing' means the absence of anything.

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When do we use 'anywhere'?

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We use 'anywhere' to refer to any place, often in negative or interrogative sentences. Example: 'I can't find my keys anywhere.'

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What does 'somewhere' indicate?

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'Somewhere' indicates an unspecified or unknown place. Example: 'I left my book somewhere in the house.'

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What is the meaning of 'nowhere'?

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'Nowhere' means not in or at any place. Example: 'There is nowhere to hide in this small room.'

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How do we use 'something' in a sentence?

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We use 'something' to refer to an unspecified object or thing. Example: 'I need something to drink.'

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What is the role of 'everyone' in a sentence?

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'Everyone' is an indefinite pronoun that refers to all people in a group. Example: 'Everyone is invited to the party.'

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Explain the use of 'anyone' in a sentence.

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'Anyone' refers to any person, often used in questions or negative statements. Example: 'Is anyone home?'.

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What does 'no one' mean?

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'No one' means not a single person. Example: 'No one knows the answer to that question.'