Asked in Pronouns
Pronouns
Why do indefinite pronoun cause problem for students?
Answer
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August 25, 2017 5:56PM
It can cause a problem for students to determine if an indefinite pronoun is singular or plural.
An indefinite pronoun may be singular or plural, or may function as either singular or plural.
The singular indefinite pronouns are:
another
anybody
anyone
anything
each
either
enough
everybody
everyone
everything
less
little
much
neither
nobody
no one
nothing
one
other
somebody
someone
something
you (a person in general, any person)
The plural indefinite pronouns are:
both
few
fewer
many
others
several
they (people in general, any people)
The indefinite pronouns that can be used as singular or plural are:
all
any
more
most
none
some
such
Another problem with indefinite pronouns that students may encounter is that the pronouns listed here can function as other parts of speech; for example,
- You may have some, there is more in the kitchen. (indefinite pronoun)
- You may have some pancakes, there is more in the kitchen. (adjective)
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