Indefinite Pronoun

Some indefinite pronouns are singular, some are plural, and some can be singular or plural, depending on how they are used.1.The following indefinite pronouns are

singular: anybody, anyone, anything, each, either , everybody, everyone, everything, neither, nobody, no one, nothing, one, somebody, someone, an d something

Ex: 1. Everyone in the Pep Blub is wearing the school colours.

2. One of the most beautiful places in North Carolina is the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.

3. Anything that makes yard-work easier is a good gift for Dad.

2. The following indefinite pronouns are plural: both, few, many, and several

Ex: 1. Both of the games were postponed. 2. Many of our words derive from Latin. 3. Several of the juniors have volunteered.

3. The indefinite pronouns all, any, more, most, none, and some may be singular or plural, depending on their meaning in a sentence.(These pronouns are singular when they refer to singular words and are plural when they refer to plural words.)

Ex: 1. All of the vegetable garden has been planted. (All refers to the singular noun garden.)

2. All of the vegetables have been planted. (All refers to the plural noun vegetables.)

3. None of the equipment was damaged. (None refers to the singular noun equipment.)

6. None of the machines were damaged. (None refers to the plural noun machines.)

7. Most of the food has already been eaten. (Most refers to the singular noun food.)

8. Most of the sandwiches have already been eaten. (Most refers to the plural noun sandwiches.)