Indefinite Pronouns

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Indefinite Pronouns

Refer to nonspecific things or people.

Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA)

Rules governing verb forms with subjects.

Singular Indefinite Pronouns

Pronouns that take singular verbs.

Plural Indefinite Pronouns

Pronouns that take plural verbs.

Indefinite Pronouns Examples

Lists of pronouns categorized by number.

Singular Indefinite Pronouns List

each, either, neither, one, anybody, everyone.

Plural Indefinite Pronouns List

both, few, many, several, others.

Pronouns with Variable Agreement

Can be singular or plural based on context.

Examples of Singular Pronouns

Each has a textbook; Everyone is welcome.

Examples of Plural Pronouns

Both cars are new; Few guests have arrived.

Examples of Variable Agreement

All cake is gone; Some books are missing.

Prepositional Phrase Rule

Verb agrees with noun in the phrase.

Singular Uncountable Noun Rule

Takes a singular verb.

Plural Countable Noun Rule

Takes a plural verb.

Indefinite Pronoun Ending Patterns

Endings include -thing, -where, -body, -one.

Examples of Contextual Agreement

None of the information is reliable.

Contextual Agreement with Pronouns

Depends on the noun or pronoun in phrase.