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An indefinite pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun for an unknown or unnamed person, thing, or amount.
Examples of indefinite pronouns are:
all
everybody, everyone, everything
few
little
many
nobody, no one, nothing
none
some
somebody, someone, something
they (as a word for people in general)
Example sentences:
You may have some, there is more in the kitchen.
Everyone has left the meeting but a few are waiting for a ride.
They say that a fool and his money are soon parted.
Note: When placed before a noun to describe a noun, the word is an adjective (few children, many children, some children, etc.)
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What are 6 indefinite pronouns?
Six indefinite pronouns (a pronoun that doesn't specify person, thing, or amount) are:allanothereachfewmanynone
Is everything a common noun?
No, 'everything' is not a noun; everything is a pronoun, an indefinite pronoun. An indefinite pronoun is a word that takes the place of noun or nouns for an unknown or unnamed thing or amount. Example use:Everything in this box is broken. Everything? Yes, every plate is cracked or broken.
Is some a common noun?
No, the word some is an adverb, an adjective, and an indefinite pronoun. Example uses: Adverb: Some eighty people attended the service. Adjective: We can have some dessert. Pronoun: If you're out of milk, I can bring some.
What is an indefinite object?
An indefinite object is a grammatical term used to refer to a noun or pronoun that is not specific or clearly defined within a sentence. It often represents a general or nonspecific entity, such as "someone," "something," or "anyone." Indefinite objects can be used to indicate a vague or unknown quantity or identity, allowing for broader interpretations in communication. For example, in the sentence "I saw something interesting," "something" is an indefinite object.
Is a pronoun a specific thing?
A pronoun is not always a specific thing (or person); for example: The interrogative pronouns (who, whom, what, which, whose) stand in for the answer to the question asked and represent something unknown. The indefinite pronouns (another, anybody, anyone, anything, everyone, etc.) stand in for an unknown or unspecified person or thing.
Examples of an indefinite pronoun as an antecedent of a possessive pronoun?
Example sentence: Everything is hers, nothing is mine.
Can a indefinite pronoun come before a noun?
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.
Is nobody an indefinite pronoun?
Yes, the word 'nobody' is an indefinite pronoun.
What is the pronoun-antecedent and what is the indefinite pronoun in the sentence Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for their video library?
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.
Is everyone a demonstrative pronoun or a relative pronoun or a indefinite pronoun or a interrogative pronoun?
The pronoun everyone is an indefinite pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for an unknown or unnamed number of people.Example: Everyone is here, we can begin the meeting.
How is nobody used in this sentece Nobody knows the answer the that question relative pronoun third person pronoun interrogative pronoun indefinite pronoun?
In the example sentence, 'Nobody' is an indefinite pronoun.
Is everything pronoun?
Yes, everything is a pronoun, an indefinite pronoun.
What are some examples of indefinite pronoun that does not agree with the verb?
Some examples of indefinite pronouns that do not agree with the verb in number are "everyone" (singular pronoun) and "they" (plural verb). For instance, the sentence "Everyone were present at the meeting" should be corrected to "Everyone was present at the meeting."
Is the word 'someone' a indefinite pronoun?
Yes, the word 'someone' is an indefinite pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for an unknown or unnamed person. Examples: Someone left these books for you. It's a good feeling to help someone in need.
What is the antecedent for the relative pronoun in Everyone who heard the news was stunned.?
The pronoun 'everyone' is an indefinite pronoun, subject of the sentence.The indefinite pronoun 'everyone' takes the place of the unknown or unnamed nouns (names) for all who heard.
Is anyone a noun or pronoun?
Anyone is a pronoun, an indefinite pronoun.
Is everyone reflexive or indefinite?
The word everyone is an indefinite pronoun; a pronoun that does not refer to any specific person, thing or amount. Other examples are any, anyone, some, someone, etc. A reflexive pronoun refers back to the original subject, used when the subject and the object are the same, or to emphasize the subject. Examples are yourself, myself, themselves, itself, etc.
