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An indefinite pronoun refers to what?

An indefinite pronoun refers to a person, place, or thing that is not specifically named or identified.

Here's a breakdown:

* Indefinite means "not definite" or "not specific."

* Pronoun is a word that replaces a noun.

So, an indefinite pronoun replaces a noun without specifying exactly who or what it is.

Examples of indefinite pronouns:

* Someone is coming to dinner. (We don't know who)

* Everything is ready for the party. (We don't know what things are ready)

* Nobody answered the phone. (We don't know who didn't answer)

These are just a few examples. There are many more indefinite pronouns in the English language.

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