INDEFINITE PRONOUN # (SOFTSKILL)



What are Indefinite Pronoun ?

An indefinite pronoun does not refer to any specific person, thing or amount. It is vague and "not definite". Some typical indefinite pronouns are:
  • all, another, any, anybody/anyone, anything, each, everybody/everyone, everything, few, many, nobody, none, one, several, some, somebody/someone
Note that many indefinite pronouns also function as other parts of speech. Look at "another" in the following sentences:
  • He has one job in the day and another at night. (pronoun)
  • I'd like another drink, please. (adjective)
Most indefinite pronouns are either singular or plural. However, some of them can be singular in one context and plural in another. The most common indefinite pronouns are listed below, with examples, as singular, plural or singular/plural.
Notice that a singular pronoun takes a singular verb AND that any personal pronoun should also agree (in number and gender). Look at these examples:
  • Each of the players has a doctor.
  • I met two girls. One has given me her phone number.
Similarly, plural pronouns need plural agreement:
  • Many have expressed their views.

The Difference between Indefinite Pronouns and Indefinite Adjectives
When a word like all, any, anyone, etc. is used as an adjective, it is known as an indefinite adjective. (In the examples below, the indefinite pronouns are shaded.)
  • All in the lobby must remain seated.
(This is an indefinite pronoun.)
  • All personnel in the lobby must remain seated.
(This is an indefinite adjective. It modifies personnel.)
  • Please take some to Mrs Chandler.
(indefinite pronoun)
  • Please take some lemons to Mrs Chandler.
(This is an indefinite adjective. It modifies lemons.)
Indefinite Pronouns Singular or Plural?
The biggest issue with indefinite pronouns is determining whether they are singular or plural. Here is a list:
Singular Indefinite Pronouns
Plural Indefinite Pronouns
Indefinite Pronouns Which Can be Singular or Plural
Another
Anybody
Anyone
Anything
Each
Either
Enough
Everybody
Everyone
Everything
Less
Little
Much
Neither
Nobody
No-one
Nothing
One
Other
Somebody
Someone
Something
Both
Few
Fewer
Many
Others
Several
All
Any
More
Most
None
Some
Such


Examples of Indefinite Pronouns

·        That ice-cream was good. Can I have another?
·        Can anyone answer this question?
·        The doctor needs to know if you have eaten anything in the last two hours
·        Little is known about his early life
·        We can start the meeting because everybody has arrived
·        If you don't know the answer it's best to say nothing
·        John likes coffee but not tea. I think both are good
·        All have arrived
·        They all complained and several left the meeting

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