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An indefinite pronoun is used in place of a noun for people, things, or amounts that are unknown or unnamed.
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 functions:
Each spoke in turn.
They had two styles but neither was right for me.
Only one girl was wearing shoes, the other was barefoot.
You may have some, we have more in the kitchen.
Note: when an indefinite pronoun is placed before a noun to describe that noun, it's functioning as an adjective.
Examples:
Each student spoke in turn.
Only one girl was wearing shoes, the other girlwas barefoot.
What else can I help you with?
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 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.
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.
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."
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 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.
Is anyone a noun or pronoun?
Anyone is a pronoun, an indefinite pronoun.
What is the indefinite pronoun of You owe the success of the project to everyone?
The indefinite pronoun in this sentence is "everyone." It is used to refer to an unspecified group of people who are credited with the success of the project.
