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What are indefinite and reflexive pronouns?

Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific people, places, or things. They don't specify a particular individual or item. They often indicate an unspecified quantity or amount.

Here are some common indefinite pronouns:

* Singular:

* anyone, anything, anybody, everyone, everything, everybody, someone, something, somebody, no one, nothing, nobody, each, either, neither

* Plural:

* both, few, many, several, all, none, some

* Singular or Plural:

* all, any, most, none, some

Examples:

* Someone left their phone on the table.

* Everything is going to be alright.

* Many people attended the concert.

* None of the cookies are left.

Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence. They are used to indicate that the subject is performing an action on itself.

Here are the reflexive pronouns:

* Singular: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself

* Plural: ourselves, yourselves, themselves

Examples:

* I cut myself while chopping vegetables.

* She baked the cake herself.

* They decorated the room themselves.

Key Differences between Indefinite and Reflexive Pronouns:

* Function: Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific entities, while reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject.

* Usage: Indefinite pronouns are used as subjects or objects in a sentence, while reflexive pronouns always function as objects.

Example to distinguish:

* Indefinite: Someone borrowed my pen. (Someone is the subject)

* Reflexive: I hurt myself while playing soccer. (Myself refers back to the subject, I)

Note: Reflexive pronouns can also be used for emphasis, called intensive pronouns. For example:

* I did it myself.

* She wrote the book herself.

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