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    Grammar Unit II: Lesson 5: Using Indefinite Pronouns Correctly

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    This document provides a lesson on indefinite pronouns, including their definitions, usage, and singular vs. plural forms. It explains that indefinite pronouns can be either singular or plural, and the verb must agree with the pronoun. Singular indefinite pronouns include one, neither, each, anybody, nobody, etc. Plural indefinite pronouns include both, few, many, others, several. Some indefinite pronouns like all, some, any can be either singular or plural depending on the context. Examples are provided to demonstrate subject-verb and pronoun agreement.

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    Grammar Unit II:

    Lesson 5
    Using Indefinite Pronouns
    Correctly
    Definition

    Indefinite pronoun: a pronoun that


    does not refer to a specific person,
    place, or thing.

    Each thinks about the story.


    Usage
    Indefinite pronouns can be either
    SINGULAR or PLURAL.

    Why is this important?


    If you use an indefinite pronoun as a
    subject, then your verb must AGREE
    with it.
    Subject/verb agreement
    Each thinks about the story.

    Singular Singular
    indefinite verb
    pronoun
    SO, how can we determine which indefinite
    pronouns are SINGULAR and WHICH are
    plural?
    Unfortunately for most, you can’t. You
    have to memorize them.  So here they
    are. . .
    SINGULAR INDEFINITE PRONOUNS

    S A N E S A N E S A N E
    One
    O N O V O N O V O N O V
    M Y E M Y E M Y E Neither

    E R E R E R Each

    Y Y Y
    BODY ONE THING Another
    Somebody Someone Something Much
    Anybody Anyone Anything Either
    Nobody No one Nothing
    everybody everyone Everything
    Plural INDEFINITE PRONOUNS

    Both
    Few
    Many
    Others
    Several

    Create your own mnemonic device to help you


    remember these five plural indefinite pronouns.
    INDEFINITE PRONOUNS that can be
    Either Singular or plural

    None
    All of the students do their homework. (plural)
    All
    Some
    Any
    All of the class does his or her homework.
    Most (singular)

    How do we determine if these indefinite pronouns are singular


    or plural? Use the two examples above to help you.
    Guided Practice
    Identify each indefinite pronoun as S or P. Then select
    the appropriate verb.

    1. Each (think, thinks) about the plot.


    S
    2. Many of the students (do, does) their homework.
    p
    3. Most of the students (is, are) reliable.
    P

    4. Several (is, are) presenting their speeches.


    P
    Pronoun/pronoun
    agreement
    Each of the students has his or her ideas about homework.

    Singular
    indefinite Singular
    pronoun singular
    pronouns
    Guided Practice
    Identify each indefinite pronoun as S or P. Then select
    the appropriate pronoun.

    1. Everyone studies (his or her, their) book.


    S
    2. Each has (their, his or her) point of view.
    s
    3. Several offer (his or her, their) advice.
    P

    4. All of the students give (his or her, their) opinions, too.


    P

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