Indefinite pronouns

Common Indefinite Pronouns:

Singular:

• someone, somebody
• anyone, anybody
• no one, nobody
• everyone, everybody
• something, anything, nothing, everything
• each, either, neither

Plural:

• both, few, many, others, several

Singular or Plural (depends on the sentence):

• all, some, none, any, most

Examples:

Someone is at the door. (We don't know who.)

I don't know anything about this.

Everybody is happy today.

Some are ready, but others are not.

None of the cookies are left.

Some vs Any

Some is used in positive sentences and offers or requests:

– I have some milk.

– Would you like some tea?

– She bought some apples.

Any is used in negative sentences and questions:

– I don't have any money.

– Do you have any brothers?

– He didn't eat any cookies.

Use some when we expect the answer to be "yes" (for example, when offering).

Use any when we are unsure, or the answer might be "no".

Grammar Tip:

• Use singular verbs with singular pronouns:

  Everyone is here.

• Use plural verbs with plural pronouns:

  Many are waiting outside.