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What indefinite pronouns can be either singular or plural?

Here are some indefinite pronouns that can be either singular or plural, along with examples:

Singular or Plural:

* All: All of the students are here. (plural) / All of the food is gone. (singular)

* Any: Any of the students can help. (plural) / Any of the food is fine with me. (singular)

* None: None of the students are here. (plural) / None of the food is left. (singular)

* Some: Some of the students are late. (plural) / Some of the food is missing. (singular)

* Most: Most of the students are happy. (plural) / Most of the food is delicious. (singular)

* Few: Few of the students are here. (plural) / Few of the cookies are left. (singular)

* Many: Many of the students are going. (plural) / Many of the problems are solved. (singular)

* Several: Several of the students are helping. (plural) / Several of the items are damaged. (singular)

How to Determine Singular or Plural:

* Look at the noun phrase following the pronoun: If the noun phrase refers to a plural thing, the pronoun is plural. If it refers to a singular thing, the pronoun is singular.

* Context: Sometimes, the context of the sentence will make it clear whether the pronoun is singular or plural.

Note: The pronouns "each," "every," and "one" are always singular, even when referring to a group.

Examples:

* Each of the students has a different opinion.

* Every single one of the cakes is delicious.

* One of the houses is for sale.

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