An indefinite pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun (or noun phrase) for an unknown or unnamed person, thing, or amount.
The indefinite pronouns are: all, another, any, anybody, anyone, anything, both, each, either, enough, everybody, everyone, everything, few, fewer, less, little, many, more, most, much, neither, nobody, no one, nothing, none, one, other, others, several, some, somebody, someone, something, such, and they (people in general).
Example sentences:
Shh, I just heard something.
Everyone has left the building but a few are still waiting for their ride.
We're expecting five people but none have arrived yet.
You may have some, there is more in the kitchen.
You know what they say about politics.
All is forgiven.
One example of an indefinite pronoun is "everyone." It does not refer to a specific person or thing, but to any person in a general sense.
"Nobody" is an indefinite pronoun in the sentence "Nobody knows the answer to that question." It is indefinite because it does not refer to a specific person, but to an unspecified person.
The indefinite pronoun "everybody" takes the singular form of the verb. For example, "Everybody is welcome to attend the event."
"None" can function as a pronoun indicating no amount or quantity. For example, "None of the cookies were left."
An indefinite pronoun takes the place of a noun. When an indefinite pronoun is placed right before the noun, it is an adjective that describes a noun. Examples:Indefinite pronoun: You may have some, we have more in the kitchen.Adjective: You may have some chicken, we have more chicken in the kitchen.
Yes, the word anybody is an indefinite pronoun, any person; the pronoun anybody takes the place of an unknown person or persons. Example sentence: Anybody that needs help with the assignment can stop by at the end of the day for assistance.
Yes, 'when' can be used in front of an indefinite pronoun. For example 'When everything...', 'When anyone...', or 'When others...'.
"Nobody" is an indefinite pronoun in the sentence "Nobody knows the answer to that question." It is indefinite because it does not refer to a specific person, but to an unspecified person.
Yes, the indefinite pronoun 'everyone' is a singular pronoun (everyone).Example: Everyone is ready to go.
Example sentence: Everything is hers, nothing is mine.
Yes, the word 'nobody' is an indefinite pronoun.
An antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces.In the example sentence, the indefinite pronoun anybody is the antecedent of the indefinite pronoun they.Note: When the pronoun 'they' is used to represent people in general, it is an indefinite pronoun. When the pronoun 'they' takes the place of a plural noun or two or more nouns for specific people or things, it is a personal pronoun.
The indefinite pronoun is anyone, a word for any person of those spoken to.The antecedent of the relative pronoun 'who' is the indefinite pronoun anyone.The antecedent of the possessive adjective 'their' is the indefinite pronoun anyone.The antecedent of the personal pronoun 'it' is the noun copy.The indefinite pronoun 'anyone' has no antecedent in the sentence.
The indefinite pronoun 'either' is used with the conjunction 'or'. Example: You can have either pancakes or waffles.
Yes, the word anybody is an indefinite pronoun, any person; the pronoun anybody takes the place of an unknown person or persons. Example sentence: Anybody that needs help with the assignment can stop by at the end of the day for assistance.
"Anybody" is a singular pronoun. It refers to a single person or individual.
"Everything" is considered an indefinite pronoun that refers to all things, a whole amount, or the total of objects in a group without specifying each individual item.
"Anyone" is an indefinite pronoun. It is used to refer to any person, regardless of identity or specific characteristics.