Practice Indefinite Pronouns (3.2.2) - Module 1: Foundations of English Grammar (Language)

Practise this section

11 questions

Flashcard drill
3 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Exercise
6 questions · about 4 min · pass mark 70%. Hints available.
Sign up to start the exercise
Quiz
5 questions · about 3 min · pass mark 70%. Hints available.
Sign up to start the quiz

6 sample questions

Question 1.
Identify the indefinite pronoun in the sentence: 'Someone left their phone here.'
Show hintHide hint
Look for a word that does not refer to a specific person.
Question 2.
Is the word 'both' singular or plural?
Show hintHide hint
Think about how many entities 'both' refers to.
3Question 3.
What is the correct verb for the sentence: 'Everyone _____ here.'
- are
- is
- were
Show hintHide hint
Remember the rule for singular indefinite pronouns.
4Question 4.
True or False: 'Few' is a singular pronoun.
- True
- False
Show hintHide hint
Think about what 'few' means.
Question 5.
Create a complex sentence using both singular and plural indefinite pronouns. Explain the reasoning for your choice of verbs.
Show hintHide hint
Use context to define whether the pronoun is singular or plural.
Question 6.
Write a short paragraph about a past event using at least three indefinite pronouns and ensure correct verb agreements.
Show hintHide hint
Be attentive to the number of different indefinite pronouns.

7 more questions in this section. Enroll free to practise them all.