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Which of the following words is an indefinite pronoun?
their
someone
above
quickly
Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things. "Someone" refers to an unspecified person, making it an indefinite pronoun. "Their" is a possessive pronoun, "above" is a preposition, and "quickly" is an adverb. For more details on indefinite pronouns, see Indefinite Pronouns.
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: Everyone ___ invited to the meeting.
is
be
are
were
The indefinite pronoun "everyone" is grammatically singular and requires a singular verb: "is." Plural verbs like "are" or "were" would not agree with the singular subject. For more on subject - verb agreement with indefinite pronouns, see Subject - Verb Agreement.
Identify the indefinite pronoun in the sentence: 'Nobody called me yesterday.'
me
Nobody
yesterday
called
"Nobody" is an indefinite pronoun that means no person. The other words are a verb, an object pronoun, and an adverb. It does not refer to any specific individual. For more on indefinite pronouns, see Indefinite Pronouns.
Fill in the blank with the correct indefinite pronoun: I didn't see ___ at the party.
everybody
everything
anybody
someone
In negative contexts, "anybody" refers to no person. "Everybody" and "someone" imply presence of people, and "everything" refers to objects. Since the sentence is negative, "anybody" is correct. See more at Purdue OWL.
Choose the correct indefinite pronoun: I don't have ___ idea what to do.
any
some
many
each
After a negative verb like "don't have," "any" is the correct indefinite pronoun. "Some" is used in positive statements, while "many" refers to countable items in questions or negatives but fits differently. "Each" emphasizes individual items. For details, see Some vs. Any.
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: Either the cookies or the cake ___ been eaten.
is
has
were
have
With "either...or," the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. Here, "cake" is singular, so "has" is correct. Using "have" or "were" would incorrectly treat the subject as plural. More at Either/Or Grammar.
Fill in the blank with each or every: ___ student must submit the form by Friday.
Every
Some
Each
All
"Each" refers to individual members of a group and takes a singular verb. "Every" focuses on the group as a whole but wouldn't change the verb. "All" and "some" imply different quantifications. For more, see Indefinite Pronouns.
Fill in the blank: There's ___ I can do about it.
everything
nobody
someone
nothing
In a negative context like "there's," "nothing" indicates that no action is possible. "Nobody" refers to people, while "everything" and "someone" suggest positive possibilities. See Nothing vs. No One.
Choose the correct phrase: ____ people attended the lecture.
Few
A few
Little
A little
"A few" quantifies a small number of countable nouns and implies a positive amount. "Few" suggests almost none, and "a little" and "little" are used with uncountable nouns. For a full guide, see A Few vs. Few.
Identify the indefinite pronoun in the sentence: 'All of my friends love that movie.'
friends
movie
All
of
"All" here refers to the totality of the group without specifying individuals, making it an indefinite pronoun. The other words serve as a preposition and nouns. More at Indefinite Pronouns.
Choose the correct indefinite pronoun: She didn't say _____ about the incident.
nothing
everything
something
anything
In negative sentences, "anything" is the standard indefinite pronoun for referring to no thing. "Nothing" would create a double negative ("didn't say nothing"). "Something" and "everything" are positive forms. Learn more at Something vs. Anything.
Fill in the blank: Have you heard from ____ by now?
everyone
anybody
nobody
someone
In questions, "anybody" is used to ask if any person has done something. "Someone," "nobody," and "everyone" serve other contexts. For usage in questions, see Indefinite Pronouns in Questions.
Hardly _____ arrived before the storm hit.
anyone
everybody
someone
nobody
After negative adverbs like "hardly," a positive indefinite pronoun is required to avoid double negatives, so "anyone" is correct. "Hardly nobody" would create a double negative. For more, see Double Negatives.
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Study Outcomes
Identify Indefinite Pronouns -
Recognize words like someone, anything, and both in sentences to master key indefinite pronoun examples.
Differentiate Pronoun Categories -
Distinguish between singular, plural, and ambiguous indefinite pronouns to improve accuracy in writing and speaking.
Apply Pronouns in Context -
Use indefinite pronouns correctly in real sentences through targeted indefinite pronouns exercises and quiz questions.
Correct Common Errors -
Identify and fix typical mistakes in indefinite pronoun agreement to boost your grammar confidence.
Analyze Sentence Structure -
Break down sentences to choose the appropriate indefinite pronoun, enhancing your indefinite pronouns test performance.
Reinforce Learning Through Practice -
Engage with our free indefinite pronouns quiz to solidify your understanding and track your progress.
Cheat Sheet
Identify Singular vs. Plural Forms -
Indefinite pronouns like someone, anyone, each, and everyone are always singular and take singular verbs, while pronouns such as several, few, and both are plural (Purdue OWL). Words like all, some, and none can be singular or plural depending on context, so check the noun they replace. A quick mnemonic: "S.A.P. = Singular, Ambiguous, Plural" helps you sort them quickly.
Master Subject - Verb Agreement -
Always match your verb to the pronoun's number: "Everyone is ready," "Few were late" (Cambridge University). In your next indefinite pronouns quiz, watch for that singular verb with each singular pronoun. Remember: singular pronouns always pair with singular verbs - no exceptions.
Use "Any-" Forms in Questions & Negatives -
In negative statements and interrogatives, switch to any- words like anyone, anything, anywhere (University of Manchester). For example, "Do you have anything?" or "She didn't see anyone" are standard. Tip: any time you question or deny, start with "any."
Ensure Gender-Neutral Clarity -
When the gender is unknown or irrelevant, use singular "they" for pronouns such as someone or nobody (APA Style). This avoids bias and keeps sentences clear: "Someone left their book." Always make sure each indefinite pronoun clearly refers to one specific idea or person.
Differentiate Each, Every & All -
Use "each" to emphasize individuals ("Each student is present"), "every" for the group collectively ("Every student passed"), and "all" for total coverage ("All were invited") (Merriam-Webster). A handy memory phrase: "Each = one by one; Every = altogether." This keeps your indefinite pronoun usage precise and powerful.
