Indefinite Pronouns

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Indefinite Pronouns

• 6-8
• P. 297

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• You have learned that pronouns take the place of
  nouns. The nouns that they replace are called
  antecedents. However, pronouns called indefinite
  pronouns do not have definite antecedents. An
  indefinite pronoun does not refer to a specific
  person, place, or thing.

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• Someone left a book on the desk.
• Does anybody need a pencil?

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• Some indefinite pronouns are singular and always
  take a singular verb. Other indefinite pronouns
  are plural and always take a plural verb.
• Everybody is waiting for the teacher.
• Many are excited about the lesson.

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What is the indefinite pronoun in each sentence?
Is it singular or plural?

• 1. Nobody is talking during the test.
• 2. Several have finished the test.
• 3. Others are still working.
• 4. Each of us needs help.
• 5. All of the students are hoping for a good
  grade.
• 6. Someone suddenly remembers an answer.
• 7. Does everyone know the first answer?

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Write each indefinite pronoun. Then write the
verb in parentheses that correctly completes each
sentence.

• 8. All of us (is, are) learning about folk
  dancing.
• 9. Many of the dances (takes, take) practice.
• 10. Nobody (learns, learn) the dances quickly.
• 11. Few of the students (has, have) ever danced
  the Irish jig or the Highland fling.
• 12. Everybody (is, are) clapping to the music.
• 13. (Has, Have) anyone done these dances before.
• 14. Each (requires, require) a lot of energy.
• 15. Some (is, are) really exhausting but fun
  anyway.
• 16. Several of the dancers (has, have) stopped
  for a rest.