Indefinite Pronouns For Intermediate learners
This lesson explains Indefinite Pronouns with clear and easy examples to help you understand them better.
What Are Indefinite Pronouns?
Indefinite pronouns are used to refer to people or things without specifying exactly who or what they are.
Indefinite pronouns do not directly refer to a particular person, animal, or thing.
Common Indefinite Pronouns
Common indefinite pronouns in English are:
Here are some examples of indefinite pronouns in sentence:
There is something moving in the bushes.
Everyone enjoyed the party.
Let's just relax and do nothing.
Anyone could win tonight.
Tip!
Indefinite pronouns ending in '-body' or '-one' refer to people, while indefinite pronouns ending in '-thing' refer to things or objects.
Negative Indefinite Pronouns
Pronouns that begin with 'no' and 'any' are classified as negative indefinite pronouns. They are used to convey a negative meaning in a sentence. The main difference between them is that 'no' is used in affirmative sentences, whereas 'any' is used in negative sentences or questions.
There is nothing in this box. (Not 'There is anything in this box.')
There isn't anything in this box. (Not 'There isn't something in this box.')
Is there anything in this box? (Not 'Is there nothing is this box?')
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