Correct errors with indefinite pronoun-verb agreement

Key Notes:

What are Indefinite Pronouns?

Indefinite pronouns refer to people, places, or things in a general way — not specifically named.
👉 Examples: everyone, somebody, anything, few, many, none, all

Singular Indefinite Pronouns

These pronouns take a singular verb because they refer to one person or thing.
✅ Examples:

• Everyone likes pizza. 🍕
• Somebody is knocking at the door. 🚪
• Each has a homework to do. 📚

📘 Singular Indefinite Pronouns List:
anyone, everyone, someone, no one, anybody, everybody, somebody, nobody, each, either, neither, one, another

Plural Indefinite Pronouns

These pronouns refer to more than one, so they take plural verbs.
✅ Examples:

• Many are waiting for the bus. 🚌
• Few have completed the project. 🧩
• Several were missing from class. 🏫

📗 Plural Indefinite Pronouns List:
both, few, many, several

Indefinite Pronouns That Can Be Singular or Plural (Depending on Meaning)

These pronouns can take singular or plural verbs depending on what they refer to.
✅ Examples:

• All is lost. 😢 (referring to a singular idea)
• All are happy. 😀 (referring to people)
• Some is missing. 🍞
• Some are absent. 👩‍🏫

📙 List:
all, any, most, none, some

Common Mistakes to Avoid

🚫 Everyone have done their work.
✅ Everyone has done their work.

🚫 Few has gone home.
✅ Few have gone home.

🚫 Each of the boys are ready.
✅ Each of the boys is ready.

Quick Trick to Remember!

✨ Singular Pronoun = Verb ends in “s”
✨ Plural Pronoun = Verb has no “s”

✅ Everyone loves music. 🎵
✅ Many love music. 🎶

Practice Sentences

📝 Try to spot the correct verb form:

1. Everybody (is/are) ready for the trip. 🎒
2. Few (has/have) arrived early. ⏰
3. Some of the cake (is/are) gone. 🍰
4. None of the students (was/were) late. 🏫

Summary Chart

Type	Indefinite Pronouns	Verb Type	Example
Singular	anyone, each, everyone, nobody	Singular Verb	Everyone is present.
Plural	few, many, several	Plural Verb	Several are missing.
Depends on context	all, some, none, any, most	Singular or Plural	Some is/are left.

Remember:

Indefinite pronouns can be tricky — always check if they refer to one or many! 🌟