Singular Indefinite Pronouns
These pronouns refer to an unspecified person or thing. Common examples include:
* Someone
* Anyone
* Everyone
* No one
* Somebody
* Anybody
* Everybody
* Nobody
* Something
* Anything
* Everything
* Nothing
* One
* Each
* Either
* Neither
Linking Verbs
Linking verbs connect a subject to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes it. The most common linking verbs are forms of "be":
* is
* am
* are
* was
* were
* been
* being
Examples:
* Someone is at the door.
* Everyone was excited for the party.
* Nothing is impossible with hard work.
* One should be kind to others.
Other Linking Verbs
While "be" verbs are the most common, other verbs can also act as linking verbs. These verbs often express a state of being, appearance, or sense. Some examples include:
* Appear
* Become
* Feel
* Look
* Remain
* Seem
* Smell
* Sound
* Taste
Examples:
* Something feels different today.
* Everyone looked happy at the celebration.
* Nothing seemed out of place.
Key Point:
Remember that the verb after a singular indefinite pronoun should agree with the pronoun in number. The pronoun is singular, so the verb should also be singular.