Indefinite Pronouns Are Pronouns That Do Not Point out Specifically

Indefinite pronouns are pronouns that do not point out specifically. They point out generally. They include such words as another, any, anybody, anyone, anything, both, each, either, everybody, everyone, everything, many, neither, nobody, none, no one, one, other, others, some, somebody, and someone.

Find the indefinite pronouns in the following sentences.

1. Everybody loves someone sometime.

2. Both of the students should hand in everything they have completed.

3. I didn't see anyone I knew.

4. If no one helps others, nothing gets done.

5. Somebody said that one should touch neither of them.

Using Indefinite Pronouns Correctly.

Underline the indefinite pronoun, then circle the correct possessive pronoun.

ex. Nobody lost (his or her, their) place.

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1. Everyone has paid (his or her, their) fee.

2. Many of the musicians brought (his or her, their) instruments.

3. Each of the type writers comes with (its, their) own carrying case.

4. All of the gymnasts practiced (his or her, their) routines.

5. Neither of the girls brought (her, their) swim suit.

6. If anyone is interested, have (him or her, them) see me.

7. Several of the containers were missing (its, their) labels.

8. Both of the stores raised (its, their) labels.

9. Neither of the scientists completed (his or her, their) experiment.

10. Everything was returned to (its, their) owner.

11. Some of the architects sent in (his or her, their) designs.

12. None of the sulphur is in (its, their) flask.1. Everyone has paid (his or her, their) fee.