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What is the example of indefinite pronoun?

Here are some examples of indefinite pronouns, categorized by their types:

General Indefinite Pronouns:

* Singular:

* anyone

* everyone

* someone

* no one

* nobody

* anything

* everything

* something

* nothing

* Plural:

* some

* any

* many

* few

* several

* all

* both

* none

Indefinite Pronouns that Can Be Singular or Plural:

* Singular if referring to a single thing/person:

* each

* either

* neither

* Plural if referring to multiple things/people:

* each

* either

* neither

Examples in Sentences:

* Singular: "Someone is knocking at the door."

* Plural: "Many people attended the concert."

* Singular or Plural: "Each of the students received a certificate." (Singular)

* Singular or Plural: "Neither of the twins wanted to go to the park." (Plural)

Key Features of Indefinite Pronouns:

* They don't refer to specific people or things.

* They can be singular, plural, or both depending on context.

* They are often used as subjects, objects, or complements in sentences.

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