Here's why:
* Pronouns are words that replace nouns (e.g., he, she, it, they, someone, everything).
* Antecedents are the nouns or noun phrases that pronouns refer back to.
Indefinite pronouns don't refer to a specific noun or noun phrase. They stand alone, referring to general or unspecified people, places, or things.
Examples of indefinite pronouns:
* Someone is coming to the party. (We don't know who "someone" is)
* Everything is going to be alright. (We don't know what "everything" refers to)
* Anyone can join the club. (This refers to any person, not a specific person)
* Nobody likes to be ignored. (This refers to no specific person)
Key Characteristics of Indefinite Pronouns:
* They often refer to general or unspecified people or things.
* They stand alone and don't need a specific antecedent.
* They can sometimes be singular or plural, depending on context.
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