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Definite and Indefinite Pronouns

  • Definite Pronouns
Definition of Definite Pronouns
Definite pronouns are replaces a noun that’s identity has been clearly given.

Function of Definite Pronouns
Eliminates repetition or unnecessary naming of a known or identified noun (s).


There are two types of Definite pronouns:
1.       Personal: I, you, she, he, it, we, they, you, me, her, him, us, them.
         Example: Would you like to study together after class?
2.       Demonstrative: This, that, these, those.
         Example:  These are 10 cherry trees outside the school gate. Those are my favorite tree at our school.


  • Indefinite Pronouns
Definition of Indefinite Pronouns
As the name suggests indefinite pronouns are pronouns that are not definite in meaning. In other words they are not specific in which noun they replace. They may be singular or plural, and must match the verb in number.

Pronouns that refer to a nonspecific noun
Nobody
Anybody
None
Anyone
Nothing
Anything
Somebody
Everybody
Someone
Everyone
Something
Everything

Pronouns that refer to a specific noun
All
Another
Any
Both
Each
Either
Few
Many
Neither
Ones
Some
Several



Examples:
Many are planning to attend the party. (In this case the identity of the group that is going to the party would have already been mentioned).
Would you like to try some of these cookies?  (The word cookies make it clear what some is referring to).
Not to confuse you but keep in mind pronouns in this group can function as adjectives if nouns directly follow them.

More Examples:
Many classmates are planning to attend the party.
I checked out some books from the library.

Singular and Plural Indefinite Pronouns
As mentioned previously indefinite pronouns may be singular or plural and the verb has to much in number. Below is the list of singular indefinite pronouns.
Another
Anybody
Anyone
Anything
Each
Either
Everybody
Everyone
Everything
Neither
Nobody
No one
Nothing
One
Somebody
Something
Someone


Example:
There are three groups of participants, and each has its own requirements.
Someone special is about to arrive.

The following are plural indefinite pronouns:
-          Both
-          Few
-          Many
-          Several

Examples:
Few of the projects were god enough to go to the science fair.

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