Indefinite
Pronouns
are a set of pronouns
that refer to an
indefinite number.
Always
Singular
Always Plural
Can be plural or
singular depending on
the usage
The
“one” ,”body”, “thing”
pronouns
 someone
somebody
 anyone
anybody
 everyone everybody
 no one
nobody
something
anything
everything
nothing
Each
Another
Much
Neither
One
Both
Few
Many
Several
 All
 Any
 More
 Most
 None
 Some
 Look
at what it is referring to in
the sentence.
 IF it is referring to one person or
thing, go singular
 IF it is referring to two or more
people or things, go plural
 Most
of the Oscar show is
broadcast from Hollywood.
 Most
refers to “show” so you
need the singular verb “is”

Most of the winners appear at the
Oscars.

Most refers to “winners” so you need the
plural verb “appear”.
You ONLY look at the word the indefinite
pronoun refers to when it is one of those
that can be either singular or plural.
 Most sentences with indefinite subjects
will have the reference word after it.
 IGNORE it if your subject falls into the
always singular or always plural category
and follow the rule.
