English Grammar I:

Lesson 2: Indefinite
Pronouns
Learning objectives:
a.define indefinite pronoun
b.explain the role of indefinite pronouns in sentences
c.discuss the difference between singular and plural
indefinite pronouns.
d.Identify and use indefinite pronouns correctly in a
sentence
 Prior Question:

What does Indefinite

Pronoun means?
 Indefinite Pronoun
Indefinite Pronoun are those referring to one or more
unspecified objects, beings, or places. They are called
“indefinite” simply because they do not indicate the
exact object, being, or place to which they refer.
Examples of Indefinite
Pronouns:
One
anyone, everyone, no one, someone.
anybody, everybody, nobody, somebody.
another, the other.
either, neither.
each.
little, less.
much.
Example of Indefinite
Pronoun in a sentence:
I swear I won’t tell anyone this secret.
Somebody ate my sandwich!
Everyone says she is beautiful inside and out.
No one wants to hear about my health problems.
 Indefinite Pronoun falls into three
Singula(3) categories: Can be
Plura both
r Singular
l or Plural
one
anyone, everyone, no
Both Some
one, someone
anybody, everybody, Few All
nobody, somebody Many None
Anything, Everything, Others Any
Nothing, Something Several Most
each, little, less, much
More
either, neither,
another, the other
 Easiest way to remember the
Indefinte Pronouns?
Use Acronyms!
Can be both according to
For Singular: For Plural: the context:

SANE BOT Both SANAMM

Few
Some Body Many Some
Any One Others All
No Thing Several None
Every Any
or you can use/create your Most
own acronym. More
 Let’s test our knowledge out and
give it a try!
1. I think they're all having fun with Alex.

2. The doctor needs to know if you have

eaten anything in the last two hours.

3. How many times do i have to tell you?

4. Several letters arrived this
morning.

5. Can anyone answer this question?

6. There's someone at the door.

7. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

8. Each company is fighting to protect its own

commercial interests.

9. Marie told nobody the secrets that went on

at her house.
9. There are some restaurants nearby
my neighborhood.
THANKS!
Do you have any questions?