Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite pronouns do not always refer to a specific person or thing. Some common singular indefinite pronouns include someone, somebody, anyone, anybody, everyone, everybody, no one, nobody, and something. Singular indefinite pronouns need a verb that agrees with singular subjects. Examples are listed below. 

Someone left a coat at my house. 

Indefinite pronoun - someone

Verb - left 

Singular indefinite pronouns must agree with other pronouns.

Incorrect

Everybody is waiting for their score from the judges. 

Correct

Everybody is waiting for his or her score from the judges. 

Some plural indefinite pronouns include few, several, both, others, and many. 

Plural indefinite pronouns need a verb that agrees with plural subjects. 

Others like the backstroke, but I prefer freestyle. 

Indefinite pronoun - others

Verb - like