What Is an Indefinite Pronoun | And How to Use Them?

What Is an Indefinite Pronoun and How to Use Them?

An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that refers to an indefinite or/ and unknown person or thing. It is vague, not precise, and has no precedent. The most common ones are all, any, anyone, anything, each, everybody/ everyone, everything, few, many, no one, none, several, some, somebody/ someone and both.

In this section we are going to provide you with all the information you need to make indefinite pronouns completely easy to understand and be more confident when using them in one sentence.

Below you will find examples of indefinite pronouns to help clear this idea. We will examine them according to their function as singular or plural indefinite pronouns.

What Is an Indefinite Pronoun?

An indefinite pronouns are a pronoun that refers to an indefinite entity, object or place. Indefinite pronouns can also serve as other parts of speech, depending on the context.

The most indefinite pronouns are either singular or plural. Whatever, some of them may be singular in one context and plural in another.

1. They plug in the hose but is anyone coming out of it? We told the players tonight but no one is here yet.
2. If anyone wants a medium-sized t-shirt from the band, they can buy it.
3. No one came forward to confess, so the whole class was punished.
4. If anyone cared about her, there was definitely a weird way to show it.
5. Does anyone know of a good place I can go to get my nails done?
6. Although it can happen to anyone, it has happened to me.
7. Anyone could accept a woman in a black dress as gorgeous.
8. Each factory is fighting to protect its own commercial interests.
9. Anyone in their right mind will know better than to do it.
10. Michael handed the piece of paper to someone inside.
11. With my uncle, I needed to see if anyone was interested in dating.

How to Uses Indefinite Pronouns?

An indefinite pronoun usually replaces a noun. It does not have a "specific" subject, but is obscure, so it is called an indefinite pronoun.

Singular Indefinite Pronouns
Listed below are some of the pronouns. Everyone thinks it can be plural, doesn't it? Nevertheless, any pronoun ending in -one is considered singular. Similarly, pronouns that end in (such as "all") are considered singular.

1. Everyone wandered aimlessly, wondering what would happen to the spaceships that otherwise occupied the clear blue sky.
2. At Thanksgiving dinner, everyone brings a plated dish to complete the meal.
3. When I looked around my house, I saw nothing out of the ordinary.
4. One great thing about that cabin is that everything is included.
5. Someone came and whispered in my ear, but when I turned around, no one was there.
6. Anyone who has lived in the city will never accept the peace of the country.
7. After the festival, everyone was invited back home to party.
8. Anyone who came knew something terrible had happened here.
9. I didn’t see anybody I knew while traveling the mall.

Plural Indefinite Pronouns
One way to distinguish between plural or/ and singular indefinite pronouns is to test the use of verbs. The plural indefinite pronouns always or all-times require a plural verb. Meanwhile, singular indefinite pronouns always or all-times require a single verb.

1. There are some people who have the power to force others to do what they want, others have the power to do nothing but follow.
2. After I paint my walls deep shades of purple and place jet black carpets, some may find my room very dark.
3. After the story of the plane crash made headlines, many people called for information from their loved ones on the flight.
4. Very few people came to see Crabby the old woman in the corner, many wondered if anyone cared for her (singular) at all.
5. Very few people came to the wedding after the bride melted down and hit her family and friends.

More Examples of Indefinite Pronouns.

"All"

• All was well there.
• All people are mortal.
• All children love to play.
• All faults are forgiven.
• All people are generous.
• All the new books are wet.
• All have been calculated.
• All the water has dropped.
• All has to sit in the lobby.
• All that shines is not gold.
• All the clothes are wet today.
• All goes well with the world.
• All of us are ready to go here.
• All the boys are missing today.
• All of the news papers are wet.
• All specializes in their chosen field.
• All were late to the birthday party.
• All children love to play kanamachi.
• All of the students were present there.
• All the students are not absent today.
• All is welcome if they want to attend.
• All students are sitting in the classroom.
• All are there waiting for the show to start.
• All are welcome to come to the party tonight.

"Any"

• Is there any left?
• Any press is not a good press.
• Any can ask for anything.
• Any student can do it.
• Any fool can do that.
• Any work left, I think.
• Any lie destroys people.
• Any boy can play on the field.
• Any of the correct solutions.
• Any skill is beneficial for the job.
• Any workmen waiting to close work.
• Any teachers waiting to start classes?
• Any children can dance on the occasion.
• Any workers are waiting to stop working.
• Any experience is beneficial for the job. 
• She doesn’t think there are any left.
• Smith wanted some, but I do not have any.
• Does any man have that sin?
• You can buy this pen from any store.
• Haven't seen any relatives yet?
• Did you meet any relatives at that time?
• Didn't I see any clothes?

"Anyone/ Anybody"

• Anyone fool can do it.
• Anyone can see it clearly.
• Anyone can clearly see this TV.
• Anyone can practice yoga here.
• Anybody can practice yoga in this field.
• Anybody interested in dating my cousin.
• Anyone can see that this is a terrible accident.
• Can anyone tell me why the game will happen again?
• Can anyone tell where the dog went?
• Has anyone seen my cat and dog?
• Can anyone tell me the time now?
• Can anyone name this place?
• Has anybody seen my pet animal?
• I swear I won't tell anyone.
• Is anyone at the babysitter waiting for me?
• I wonder why anyone shops in this store.
• I don't need anybody to help me with my work.
• I don't need anyone's help for my homework.
• Does anybody have the dog?
• Is there anybody like that?
• Didn't see anyone during the trip.
• Is there anybody who is not listening to me?
• Is anybody interested in dating my cousin?
• I didn't see anybody I knew during the trip.

"Anything"

• Anything is possible if you believe.
• Anything is better than nothing.
• Do you have anything to eat in the store?
• Anything is possible as long as you pay for it.
• I don’t see anything when I’m bored.
• Did they tell you anything about him?
• Didn't he/ she tell you anything about him?
• They had anything to do with what happened.
• Dad used to tell me that anything is possible.
• Is there anything to eat?
• Choose anything from the menu.
• Do you have anything to eat?
• Is there anything to eat here?
• I couldn't do anything.
• We couldn't do anything there.
• They can choose anything from the store.
• They can't buy anything from the store.
• People can't buy anything from the store.
• Do you do anything for others?
• Can't you do anything for others?
• Will you do anything to get someone else's gift.
• Do you expect to receive anything from others?

"Each"

• Each girl gave a banana.
• Each book was priced at Rs.
• Each boy will get a pen.
• Each student sat separately.
• Each child received a pen prize.
• Each of them received a medal.
• Each student was given ten notebooks.
• Each of them has some knowledge.
• Each of them has some or the other book.
• Each tree has deep roots in the soil.
• Each country has its own language.
• Each boy received an award.
• Each mango tree has new buds.
• Each boy participated in the race.
• Each of you can bring good results.
• Each mango tree has plenty of mangoes.
• Each has some ideas of their own.
• Each person in that village has the flu.
• Each country has its own nationality.
• Each member has their own abilities.
• Each boy received a book and a pen.
• Each man has to fulfill his responsibilities.
• Each boy has received some or the other award.
• We each bought a toy.
• They each bought a book and a pen.

"Everybody/ Everyone"

• Everybody likes gold rink.
• Everybody pays fifty taka only.
• Everybody is given a prize. 
• Everybody likes a nice pen.
• Everybody had a beautiful time.
• Everyone is sleeping in my bedroom.
• Everyone knows it's good to work.
• Everybody has their downs and ups.
• Everybody likes to eat chocolate.
• Everyone attends my birthday party.
• Everyone works and makes a living
• Everyone knows how to drive a car.
• Everyone has made a lot of money working.
• Everyone of them was present in the class.
• Everyone had a great time at the birthday party.
• Everyone enjoyed the food and the factory.
• Everyone brought nuts to the charity drive.
• Everyone is on a good bus to travel to the park.
• Everyone is tied up to buy fruits in the market.
• Everyone was injured in the accident at the market.
• Everyone has blocked the road in road accidents.
• Everyone knows it's rude to point at someone.
• Everyone knows there is no barrier to good work.

"Everything"

• Everything we gave them.
• Everything is written here.
• Everything works beautifully.
• Everything is fine, our letters.
• Everything will be taken care of.
• Everything I told Smith that day.
• Everything is written in this letter.
• Everything you wrote in the catalog.
• Everything we gave on this occasion.
• Everything is wrong, the way we write
• Everything is going according to plan.
• Everything that happened is planned.
• Everything is funny, you are with others.
• Everything Smith knows happened here.
• Everything is fine, you are not with others.
• Everything is written in the title or catalog.
• Everything was given at this school, he said.
• Everything that happened today is correct.
• Everything will be taken care of, he told me.
• Everything is fun until it happens to someone else.
• Everything is fun until you are with someone else.
• Everything is funny, you are with someone else.
• Everything that happened happened in a planned way.

"Few/ Fewer"

• Few people love them.
• Few parents read this book.
• Few people work during the day.
• Few teachers have seen him read.
• Few people are going to market.
• Few people have seen him play before.
• Few people smoke nowadays.
• Few people nowadays do not smoke.
• Few women are going shopping today.
• A few days ago, that happened.
• A few days ago, the judge opposed them.
• A few days ago, this letter was written.
• A few pupil came to school today.
• A few eventually came into service.
• A few finally came to the service.
• Very few teachers are worried about this class.
• Very few people have seen him play.
• Very few projects are managed by me.
• Very few people are going shopping.
• Very few childs have read this book.
• Very few people nowadays use VCR.
• Very few students come to this school.
• Very few people are worried about this game.
• Very few were optimistic about this game.

"Many"

• Many expect good results.
• Many agree with their peers.
• Many think the law will change.
• Many disagree with their peers.
• Many traders like their business.
• Many will be impossible to handle.
• Many of them were present there.
• Many do not expect good results.
• Many have missed the meeting.
• Many were present at his wedding.
• Many were hoping for a better one.
• Many were hoping for better results.
• Many say the law should be changed.
• Many seem confused in his comments.
• Many are confused by their comments.
• Many traders prefer to do their business.
• Many people find it impossible to cope.
• Many are not expressing their hopes.
• Many employees like to do their job.
• Many were not present at his birthday.
• Many were present at his birthday party.
• Many think the law should not be changed.
• Many feel that the law should be changed.
• Many are not expressing their hopes here.

"No-one"

• No one likes his words.
• No one likes chocolate.
• No one likes to eat pizza.
• No one can agree with Joe.
• No one can play with them.
• No one knows until you try.
• No one likes the work of a liar.
• No one believes in a dormitory.
• No one knows what Jack can do.
• No one looked at his good work.
• No one likes to eat ice cream.
• No one can adapt to it in English.
• No one wants to work with Alex.
• No one likes to give flowers in love.
• No one can speak English with him.
• No one was related to the neighbor.
• No one is willing to go out with Mick.
• No one was at the neighbor's house.
• No one likes history classes in college.
• No one knows if he can play so well.
• No one was home when the doorbell rang.
• No one goes on vacation there in January.
• No one likes the mr smith class at school.
• No one knows what he will do until he tries.

"None"

• None of this was bad.
• None of this works well.
• None plays with the kids.
• None of the items are old.
• None can call a book old.
• None was present in class.
• None can call their work bad.
• None of them were at home.
• None of us were at the party.
• None bothered to use them.
• None of this was a bad thing.
• None gives time for children.
• None came to the English class.
• None likes to print on a printer.
• None of this has any knowledge.
• None of these options were bad.
• None likes to work with a printer.
• None spends time with bad boys.
• None of the students will get A +.
• None living in this world is happy.
• None of the children were injured.
• None of this was a bad thing, they say.
• None says the price of the dress is low.
• None of them knew about the accident.
• None says the price of a shirt is too high.
• None of the participants did their homework.

"Several"

• Several papers were lost.
• Several road signs are required.
• Several select to stay backside.
• Several cars fell into the snow.
• Several sheep were able to escape.
• Several archives have been occured.
• Several E-mails arrived this evening.
• Several books arrived this afternoon.
• Several people came for the funeral.
• Several road signs were not needed.
• Several letters arrived at 8 tonight.
• Several road signs need to be removed.
• Several people were there for the funeral.
• Several emails arrived at 10am morning.
• Several looked frustrated when it closed.
• Several people came there for the funeral.
• Several were disappointed before the start.
• Several people were not there for the funeral.
• Several showed disappointed when this closed.
• Several bikes hadn't ended up in the snowdrifts. 
• Several people there have decided to stay behind.
• Several person looked disappointed before the start.

"Some"

• Some cakes are burnt.
• Some cans have expired.
• Some tools need them too.
• Some are innately talented.
• Some people work very fast.
• Some have closed the door.
• Some people are coming here.
• Some boys aren't coming here.
• Some of the eats aren't expired. 
• Some of the people come here.
• Some foods had expiration dates.
• Some new scraps were not found.
• Some employers work very slowly. 
• Some of the boys were very hungry.
• Some natural pictures were shown.
• Some foods have expired in the store.
• Some butter has been burnt in the fire.
• Some players were playing on the field.
• Some of her grief seems virtually real.
• Some seeds are not being bought there.
• Some boys do their homework very quickly.
• Some people know how to be in front of them.
• Some of the things wasn't past its expiration date.

"Someone"

• Someone rang the bell.
• Someone drank pure water.
• Someone is ringing the doorbell.
• Someone went to close the door.
• Someone knows where the file is.
• Someone will clean the classroom.
• Someone is walking by the window.
• Someone is walking past the house.
• Someone will come to see you now.
• Someone called us and said the word.
• Someone took a masterpiece for you.
• Someone open the door for the man!
• Someone is sleeping in my bedroom.
• Someone has to say that he has failed.
• Someone rang the doorbell very loudly.
• Someone ate pure food to curb hunger.
• Someone really came and took my pen.
• Someone bought a masterpiece for you.
• Someone will give me this English book.
• Someone should take off the man's pants!
• Someone gave me questions and answers.
• Someone gave me the exam answer sheet.
• Someone really has to come and cut my lawn.
• Someone called me and told me the wrong news.

"Both"

• Both were invited.
• Both scheduled books.
• Both like to play football.
• Both are reliable for work.
• Both have been convicted.
• Both made slight mistakes.
• Both are known as Jennifer.
• Both are well in the hospital.
• Both cars are very beautiful.
• Both graduated this semester.
• Both matched the description.
• Both have done equally wrong.
• Both have been sent elsewhere.
• Both graduated for the first time.
• Both were involved in bad deeds.
• Both have a daughter named Jarin.
• Both daughters are named Jennifer.
• Both did not do well in the final test.
• Both were sentenced to life in prison.
• Both have done well in the final exams.
• Both were invited to the birthday party.
• Both of them were invited to the birthday.
• Both match the work with the description.
• Both were sentenced to life imprisonment.

Summary: What are Indefinite Pronouns?

In English grammar, indefinite pronouns are pronouns that refer to indefinite persons, places, things, and ideas. Indefinite pronouns are usually used in impersonal constructions, or sentences that make general statements without a specific grammatical agent.

Indefinite pronouns are the basis of everyday speech, but they can be a bit confusing to understand. With the knowledge in the article, You are able to define indefinite pronouns and use one in a sentence. More importantly, you can feel more confident in your ability to use these words efficiently!

What Are Interrogative Pronouns | And How to Use Them?

What Are Interrogative Pronouns And How to Use Them?

We often fall into situations when we know that a noun has done a certain thing, but that noun was unknown to us. We need to ask questions to know about this unknown noun.

Now, we know that in the English, to form the sentence, we need a subject. And only a noun or pronoun can be the subject of a sentence. But, in our case, the noun is unknown, so how do we form a sentence? Here, interrogative pronouns come to our rescue. We use an appropriate interrogative pronoun as the subject.

The pronoun in question is the pronoun that is used to ask a question about an unknown noun. They, in the sentence, replace that unknown noun and thus form a question.

In English, there are 5 (five) interrogative pronouns: Who, Whom, Which, What and Whose.

Examples of Interrogative Pronouns

Sentences with interrogative pronouns are always questions. However, we use interrogative pronouns to ask questions.

They are: who, which, whom, what and   whose. These are also known as wh- words. 

See the following examples, interrogative pronouns are slanted for ease of identification.

"What"

• What is it?
• What is the time now?
• What do you want now?
• What is it you have made?
• What did you create?
• What do you make it?
• What is your favorite game?
• What do you expect me to do?
• What is an interrogative pronoun?
• What do you want to do for your birthday?
• What did you do when the power failed?
• What do you expect from me?
• What did you bake for the party now?
• What do you sign up for math classes?
• What do you do when you're on vacation?
• What would you like to take as a birthday present?
• What did you expect from me that I don't know?
• What would you like to receive as a birthday present?
• What you have created that you do not understand yourself.

"Who"

• Who are you?
• Who writes poetry?
• Who did it, tell me?
• Who wrote this letter?
• Who are you talking to?
• Who called me last night?
• Who do I ask at the desk?
• Who wanted to do it?
• Who does he/ she question?
• Who did you invite to lunch?
• Who does it belong to?
• Who did you talk to then?
• Who are you looking for then?
• Who do you want to sit with?
• Who do you like to hang out with?
• Who was the first in the sixth grade?
• Who is the best footballer in the world?
• Who do you think will win the game?
• Who do you think will win the playoff match?
• Who stood first in the ninth standard?
• Who will we ask when we get there?
• Who is coming to the birthday party tonight?

"Whom"

• Whom will he question?
• Who do you agree with?
• Whom do we ask about education?
• Whom did you see at the letter? 
• Whom did you ask to meet with Smith?
• Whom could be first in sixth grade?
• Whom are you talking to?
• Whom do you want to talk to now?
• Whom do I ask at the desk?
• Whom do you like, say a little?
• Whom will we decide we will nominate?
• Whom are you talking to last night?
• Whom do you share your thoughts with?
• Whom remembers saying now?
• Whom do you want to sit next to?
• Whom does he/ she ask a question?
• Whom did you invite to the birthday party?
• Whom do you think can win the play-off match?
• Whom will he choose for our football team?
• Whom do you call the best footballer in the world?
• Whom do we want to know when we get there?
• Whom will we ask when we get there?

"Which"

• Which one is yours?
• Which key is yours?
• Which is your book and pen?
• Which pen do Smith want?
• Which can you choose?
• Which of your English books?
• Which flower do you like?
• Which actor do you like the most?
• Which of these five do you prefer?
• Which one did he choose, coffee or tea?
• Which actress don't you like the most?
• Which of these pens would you like?
• Which dress do you like best?
• Which kangaroo jumps the most?
• Which dress do you like the most?
• Which is your favourite Simpson?
• Which sister is blonde or brunette?
• Which coffee or tea did he choose?
• Which one did you want from me?
• Which cousin are you blonde or brunette?
• Which of these fruits would you like?

"Whose"

• Whose book is this?
• Whose pen was that?
• Whose pant is this?
• Whose watch is it?
• Whose can I do this for?
• Whose shoos are these?
• Whose hand am I holding?
• Whose book is in your hand?
• Whose book do I not know?
• Whose bag did you take?
• Whose pen did you want from me?
• Whose clothes are very beautiful?
• Whose company do you like?
• Whose mobile in your pocket?
• Whose work are we going to copy?
• Whose books are these on the table?
• Whose was the wicked man angry with?
• Whose books and pens are on the table?
• Whose are these, can you tell me?
• Whose do you think should play with?
• Whose handwriting is the most beautiful in class?

The suffixes "-ever" and "-soever" are used to indicate emphasis or surprise. (The suffix "-soever" is less common because it is considered old-fashioned.)

How to Use of Interrogative Pronouns

How to use of interrogative pronouns? The interrogative pronoun asked in the sentence is used to ask the question. These can be used as the object or subject of the sentence. They usually stand for what is unknown in the sentence. The interrogative pronoun asked never becomes plural and is used to ask questions that require more answers than ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

'Who' is usually used as a subjective or proprietary pronoun where 'Whom' as an objective pronoun. The pronoun in question is used to ask both direct and indirect questions.

Examples
The sentences containing various interrogative pronouns are as follows. All sentences end with a question mark due to the use of interrogative pronouns.

• What do you want as a birthday present?
• Whose factory does he work in?
• Tell me which is your shirt?
• What do you like to eat?
• Who do you believe in winning?
• To whom do you give credit for this work?
• Whose socks don't stink too much?
• Whose socks are stinking?
• You know what, I don't know?
• Who among you won the race yesterday?
• Whom will give the opportunity?
• Whose clothes do you wear?
• Which is usually the smallest bat?
• Whom do you know and know here?
• What's in there?
• Who are the best writers of the world?
• Which story book do you like to read?
• To whom is he asking it to?
• Whose story book do you like to write?
• Whom do you advising to nominate in the election?
• Who has designed this website?

Interrogative Pronouns Exercises

See these example questions of the pronoun exercise asked. Fill in the blanks with an interrogative pronoun. In the sample answer, the noun sentence that represents the interrogative pronoun is shown in bold.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence below.

1. __________ threw the football?

A. who
B. what
C. which
D. whose

2. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­____________ would he like, coffee or tea?

A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. whose

3. ______________ time do we have to stay at the airport?

A. which
B. what
C. whose
D. whom

4. _____________ bike is that?

A. whom
B. whose
C. what
D. who

5. ____________ is your mother’s name?

A. who
B. whom
C. what
D. whose

6. _____________ did you tell me now?

A. whom
B. what
C. whose
D. which

7. ___________ of these pens have you write?

A. what
B. whom
C. whose
D. which

8. ______________ wants chocolate now?

A. what
B. whom
C. who
D. whose

9. ___________ is the president of Canada?

A. what
B. whom
C. who
D. whose

10 . ___________ are these books?

A. whom
B. what
C. whose
D. who

11. _______ shall we have for birthday party?

A. what
B. whom
C. who
D. whose

12. To ________  Alwx is asking for?

A. whom
B. what
C. whose
D. which

13. ___________ movie should we watch TV?

A. which
B. what
C. whose
D. whom

14. ___________ did you invite dinner?

A. which
B. what
C. whose
D. whom

15. ___________ bike should we take?

A. whom
B. what
C. whose
D. which

16. _________  is dancing with him?

A. who
B. what
C. whose
D. whom

17. ___________ did you have for breakfast?

A. whom
B. what
C. whose
D. which

18. __________ sport has started inside now?

A. what
B. whom
C. who
D. whose

19. To __________ were you talking to?

A. which
B. what
C. whose
D. whom

20. __________ does it belong to now?

A. who
B. what
C. whose
D. which

Interrogative Pronoun Exercise Answers:

1. A – Who threw the football?
2. C – Which would he like, coffee or tea?
3. B – What time do we have to stay at the airport?
4. B – Whose bike is that?
5. C – What is your mother’s name?
6. A – Whom did you tell me now?
7. D – Which of these pens have you write?
8. C – Who wants chocolate now?
9. C – Who is the president of Canada?
10. D – Who are these books?
11. C – Who shall we have for birthday party?
12. C – To whom Alex is asking for?
13. B – What movie should we watch TV?
14. D – Whom did you invite dinner?
15. C – Whose bike should we take?
16. A – Who is dancing with him?
17. B – What did you have for breakfast?
18. D – Whose sport has started inside now?
19. D – To whom were you talking to?
20. A – Who does it belong to now?

Conclusion

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What Is a Relative Pronoun? | How to Use Them? | With Exercise

What Is a Relative Pronoun? How to Use Them?

A relative pronoun is a word that introduces a dependent (or relative) clause and connects it to an independent clause. Which section, starting with a relative pronoun, is ready to answer such a question? How many? Or what kind? Most common of relative pronouns are who, whom, whose, which, and that. Sometimes, when and where can be used as a relative pronoun.

The relative pronouns are sometimes also referred to as adjective clauses, because they identify or give us additional information about the independent clause to which we belong. Like adjectives, these clauses somehow describe the subject. Relative pronouns, such as additions, are words that are added to clauses- in this case, a relative clause of the original clause. The type of relative pronoun used depends on the type of noun being described.

How to Use of Relative Pronouns

Relative pronouns are placed directly after nouns or pronouns that they modify (Who, whom, whose, and which are bold in the examples below). The content of the sentence is described by a relative clause (italized). Since these clauses describe a noun or pronoun, they are also known as adjective clauses because they act like adjectives in sentences.

Each clause, is introduced by a relative pronoun. The relative pronoun attaches an orderly description to the sentence of the sentence. See examples of a few different sentences.

• The driver who drove the stop sign was careless.
• Children, whom we love very much, need better education.
• We will never go to a professor whose office plants have died.
• I have a friend whose horse is annoying.
• Books, which are now out of print.
• This is a pen that everyone is talking about.

When and Where as Relative Pronouns

Occasionally, relative verbs are used as relative pronouns when and where. As relative pronoun, when introducing clauses that describe a noun that indicates a time and where it indicates a place. See examples of a few different sentences.

• Grandfather remembers a time when radio shows were popular.
• Mick remembered the day when they met.
• This is the building where I work.
• I want to go to the place where my grandmother was born.
• The woman who interviewed me is waiting inside.

Relative Pronouns Examples

There are examples of relative pronouns following sentences. The relative pronouns in each instance are Italianized.

"Who"

• The cyclist who won the race took rigorous training.
• Michael  is a king who rules the 7 kingdoms.
• Michael only trusts Alex who is a friend of him.
• I’m sure the person who ate the cake.
• Inspector Smith, who won the lottery.
• The person who won the lottery is out.
• I like the boy who runs fast (1st).
• Jack, with who I work, has just moved.
• I like the boy who is in my classroom.
• The man, who is very old.
• Mrs Jhone, who I love very much, is my master.
• The man who phoned me last day is my teacher.
• These are the person who want to buy my bike.
• I don't love people who interrupt me.
• Pay for those who need cancer treatment.
• Neighbor, who lives on the street.
• Mrs. Mary, who spoke on stage, was very nice.
• The people who wins the game will be rewarded.
• The ones who taught me last night were my class teachers.

"Whom"

• I know whom you're dating.
• The girl whom you love so much.
• Whom is it attack?
• Whom are you English speaking to?
• Whom do you want now?
• Whom relates to my aunt.
• Whom does Fiona praise in the upcoming match?
• I am not sure whom this pen belongs to.
• She/ he is a rogue whom no one trusts.
• The teacher selects only those students whom he believes are the most talented for the role.
• The factory for whom I work has a good training program.
• The cricketers whom Fiona admires avoid childish tantrums on the court.
• The Summer whom you criticized in your review wrote a letter in reply.
• Alex wants to be a teacher whom many people admire.
• My brother, from whom I received a bus as a present, is a doctor. 
• The new employee whom I hired is a dedicated employee.
• The boy whom I gave my chocolate to looked up and smiled at me.
• The person whom you met yesterday is a teacher.

"When"

• That’s the day when we met him.
• When do you go to school?
• When do you breakfast.
• When do the buses come and go?
• When does Nakshi Kantha become famous?
• When have you come here?
• When do you go to bed?
• When does she/ he get up from bed?
• When does the fire become crowded?
• When does a pupil can see everything easily?
• Go to bed when you have done your home work.
• Winter is when we have the most fun as a family.
• Jhone remembered the night when they met.
• I look forward to a time when the world will be at peace.
• Grandfather remembers a time when F.M. Radio shows were popular.
• The winners, when known, will receive their money.

"Where"

• Where is it founded?
• Where is its headquarters?
• Where is your school located?
• Where was it first discovered?
• Where was your reading room?
• Where are you going now?
• Where did I put the parcel yesterday?
• Where does he/ she live?
• Where can we get it now?
• Where did you buy the cloths you wore last week?
• The cafe where we ​​went to was very nice.
• The city town where he lives is only an hour away.
• The office where we work is not in this building.
• The library where we work is not in this building.
• This is the old place where we met.
• Shop in the corner, where we usually buy all the things in our industry.
• I want go to the London where my grandfather was born.
• I want to go to the place where my grandmother was born.

"Which"

• Give me the pen which is on the table.
• We have made a deal which is satisfactory.
• Ned is the governor of the state which is huge.
• The horse, which is very old, took a nap.
• The mobile, which was ringing, was in my room.
• Here is the website which my brother created.
• The rope, which was old, was torn.
• I bought a cricket bat which Bradman had.
• The bird, which was in the cage, was moving on wheels.
• Spaghetti, which we eat at least twice a month.
• The 7 kingdoms which are ruled by different houses answer him.
• I rode my bike very badly, which has now punctured the tyre.
• My new horse, which I bought last month, loves green beans.
• All the mangos which were in the mango bowl needs to be kept in the fridge.
• This painting, which I like, is worth more than a million dollars.
• The plant, which sits in the roof, is getting new leaves.
• The doctor is trying a new test method, which had a 80% success rate.

"That"

• The dog that stole the pie is back.
• These are the cookies that Mary made.
• I like the clock that rings the bell.
• Shows that relate to people.
• The book that I bought was recently published.
• Here are some fruits that everyone can eat.
• The cells that we tested came back as benign.
• This is the dog that was hit by a bus.
• These are the houses that have been damaged.
• They have a song that is “winter is coming”.
• I’ve heard stories that weren’t good at all.
• I am very sure about the melody that is playing.
• Answer the questions that have been asked.
• The dress that I bought yesterday are already stained.
• Don’t comment that isn't appropriate in this situation.
• The questions that have been asked can be answered.

"Whose"

• I don’t know whose bike is this.
• I don’t know whose ball it was.
• The shows which relate to people.
• Shows whose relationship with people.
• Whose scratched scarf is this?
• I know whose pen or book it was.
• Relative pronouns whose possession shows.
• She’s a woman whose opinion I respect.
• She is a woman whose views I respect.
• The boy whose heart was broken.
• Alex is a poet whose works are widely known.
• Whose scratchy scarf is it?
• My bike, whose brakes failed, is in the store.
• Katrina, whose ruffled scarf scratches her cheek.
• The woman whose bike I hit was very nice about it.
• My sister, whose mobile you just heard, is a teacher.
• He’s the student whose handwriting is the best in the class.
• My uncle, whose child was brought to first grade, is a police.
• Jerry, whose sitcom is widely syndicated, is my favorite actor.
• My uncle, whose house burned down last month, is staying in a hotel.
• Alex was helping a student whose lunch money had been stolen.

(More Types of Pronoun)

Relative Pronouns Exercises

Following the exercises will help you to understand more about how relative pronouns work. Choose the correct/ wright relative pronoun from the sentence below and match the given answer:

1. A festival, ­­­­­­­­­­­___________ lasted all day, ended with a banquet.

a. That
b. Who
c. Which
d. What

2. I'm looking for someone __________ can watch my dog while I go on vacation.

a. Which
b. Who
c. Whom
d. Whoever

3. The officer needed details _________ could help identify the robber.

a. Who
b. Whatever
c. That
d. What

4. I’d like to take you to a market __________ serves excellent coffee.

a. What
b. Whatever
c. Which
d. Whichever

5. Club House, in ______ the dance was held, housed about 200 people.

a. Which
b. Where
c. That
d. Whom

6. You can choose one, __________ you like, to share the cruise with you.

a. Whomever
b. That
c. Which
d. Whom

7. I saw the shirt __________ you bought last week on sale for less this week.

a. When
b. That
c. Who
d. Whom

8. A winner, __________ known, will receive money and other prizes.

a. Whoever
b. Who
c. When
d. That

9. This is the new place __________ we met.

a. When
b. Where
c. Who
d. That

10. The child, ________ nap had been interrupted, wailed loudly.

a. Whose
b. Whomever
c. Whom
d. Who

11. The person _______ told me about exams is my teacher.

a. Who
b. Whatever
c. That
d. What

12. The person ________ called me last night was my mom.

a. That
b. Whatever
c. Who
d. What

13. The car ______ I bought has yellow color.

a. Who
b. which
c. That
d. What

14. The car ________ I sold was my favorite.

a. Who
b. Whatever
c. That
d. What

15. The person _______ I gift a precious thing is my best friend.

a. Who
b. Whatever
c. That
d. Whom

16. The people ______ I left last night was my cousin.

a. Who
b. Whatever
c. That
d. What

17. The person ______ I called yesterday was my father.

a. Who
b. Whatever
c. That
d. What

18. The car ________ I sold was very old.

a. Who
b. Which
c. That
d. What

19. The car ____ I purchased is second hand.

a. Who
b. Whatever
c. That
d. What

20. The student ________ pen is lost should hands up.

a. Who 
b. whose
c. That  
d. What

Answers

1. c – A festival, which lasted all day, ended with a banquet.
2. b – I'm looking for someone who can watch my dog while I go on vacation.
3. c – The officer needed details that could help identify the robber.
4. c – I’d like to take you to a market which serves excellent coffee.
5. a – Club House, in which the dance was held, housed about 200 people.
6. a – You can choose one, whomever you like, to share the cruise with you.
7. b – I saw the shirt that you bought last week on sale for less this week.
8. c – A winner, when known, will receive money and other prizes.
9. b – This is the new place where we met.
10. a – The child, whose nap had been interrupted, wailed loudly.
11. a –The person who told me about exams is my teacher.
12. c – The person who called me last night was my mom.
13. b – The car which I bought has yellow color.
14. c – The car that I sold was my favorite.
15. d – The person whom I gift a precious thing is my best friend.
16. a – The people who I left last night was my cousin.
17. c – The person that I called yesterday was my father.
18. b – The car which I sold was very old.
19. c – The car that I purchased is second hand.
20. b – The student whose pen is lost should hands up.

Relative Pronouns: Got It?

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What Is A Demonstrative Pronoun | And How to Use Them?

What Is A Demonstrative Pronoun? And How to Use Them

A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun which is used to indicate something specific in a sentence. These pronouns can refer to items of space or time and can be singular or plural. Some of the same words that can be used as demonstrative/ show pronouns, including this, that, these, those, and such, can also be used as demonstrative adjectives.

When used to represent an object or things, the demonstrative pronoun may be near or far in distance:

• Near in time/ distance: this, these
• Far in time/ distance: that, those

Since there are only a few demonstrative pronouns in the English, there are only three simple rules for using them correctly. Remember them and you will have no difficulty in using these amazingly interesting parts of the speech.

• Demonstrative pronouns always marks the noun, whether those nouns are specifically named. For example: "I can't believe it." We have no idea what "it" is, but the author certainly can't believe it. It exists, although we do not know what it is.
• Demonstrative pronouns are commonly used to describe places, animals, or things, but they can also be used to describe people when identifying individuals, e.g., it sounds like Mary singing.
• Don't confuse demonstrative adjectives with demonstrative pronouns. The words are identical, but the show adjectives qualify the nouns, where the demonstrative pronouns are singular.

Demonstrative pronouns can be used in place of a noun, as long as the noun is being replaced is understood from the context of the pronoun. While this idea may seem a bit confusing at 1st (first), the following examples of demonstrative pronouns will add clarity.

How to Use Demonstrative Pronouns

The pronoun replaces a noun or noun. In English, pronouns are used to write and speak effectively and to avoid redundancy. A predecessor must be identified before a pronoun can be used.

Like any other noun or pronoun, the demonstrative pronoun must agree with the verb. That is, the singular demonstrative pronoun (this, that) is used with the singular verb. Plural demonstrative pronouns (these, they) are used with plural verbs.

For example:

• Mary, Kate, and Ashley arrived at our house.
• “These are my friends,” I said as I introduced them to my grandparents.

In this example, "these" are pronouns that "replace Mary, Kate and Ashley." Since there are three (3) friends, a plural pronoun is required. Moreover, "this" acts as the subject and must be used with the plural verb "must".

Demonstrative Pronouns Examples

Reviewing a few examples can help clarify what an demonstrative pronoun is and how they work in language. In the example below, the demonstrative pronoun is displayed in bold.

This:
This idea is crazy.​
This is very funny.
This is surely correct.
This tastes good.
This was so delicious!
This is heavier than that.
This smell is not bad.
This is not very yummy.
This browns is delicious.
This is my father’s car.
This is my school road.
This is really a crazy.
This was my father’s ring.
This really hits the spot now.
This movie is very annoying.
This is mine and not yours.
This is not amazingly beautiful.
This is my mother’s sweet house.
This is wild animals and very dangerous.
This is really nice  home in the village.
This is very costly and I can afford it.

That:
That's not mine.
That is really a crazy.
That is very yummy!
That movie is annoying.
That is beautiful/ fine.
That looks like a dog.
That is my new school.
That is surely correct.
That is very funny video.
That is from the village.
That is my father’s suit.
That is not a playground.
That mangos is delicious.
That is really nice university.
That girl is stressing me out.
That is not amazingly beautiful.
That are the most comfortable.
That tastes is not very yummy.
That looks like the bike I used to drive.
That may take some time to complete.
That is wild animals and very dangerous.
That is very costly and I can afford it.


These:
These are crazy!
These are nice flowers.
These are not very funny.
These pens are very nice.
These boys are hungry.
These are obedient pupil.
These are from the village.
These included to Sarah.
These were really beautiful.
These are bigger than those.
These are bad times now.
These are my favorite pens.
These browns are delicious.
These are not my bad times.
These are looking perfect now.
These are not really comfortable.
These rotten eggs are very smelly.
These are not nice fruits but smell bad.

These are not a playground but boys play.
These are wild animals and very dangerous
These are nice shirts, but they look uncomfortable.

Those:
Those are very fine.
Those are my shoos.
Those are from the city.
Those boys are hungry.
Those are not very funny.
Those were the days!
Those ideas are crazy.
Those were not really nice.
Those nuts are delicious.
Those are looking perfect.
Those are not my good times.
Those are my favorite dishes.
Those are the most comfortable.
Those rotten mangos are very smelly.
Those are not nice fruits but smell bad.
Those wild animals are very dangerous.
Those are not really very comfortable.
Those are not a playground but kids play.
Those boys are wearing beautiful dresses.
Those look like riper than the mangos on my tree.
Those were my favorite mangoes in the garden.

Demonstrative Pronouns Exercises

We've provided some exercises below to help you improve your knowledge of demonstrative pronouns. You need to get detailed information about the demonstrative pronouns given above and test your skills by following the exercises.
Choose the best answer to complete the demonstrative pronouns of each sentence.

(More Exercises Demonstrative Pronouns)

1. ____________ was such an interesting experience.

a. That
b. These
c. Those
d. Such

2. Are ___________ your cloths?

a. That
b. Them
c. Those
d. This

3. You’ll have to get your own book. ______ is mine.

a. That
b. Those
c. Such
d. This

4. However, there is no end to ___________.

a. Such
b. Those
c. This
d. None

5. Because of their misbehavior, _________ of the children were given allowances.

a. None
b. That
c. Those
d. Them

6. ____________ of them have seen before.

a. Those
b. Neither
c. Such
d. This

7. Is ____________ yours?

a. This
b. Those
c. These
d. Such

8. Everyone ate early. When we arrived, ___ was left.

a. That
b. Such
c. None
d. Neither

9. Please give me 1 of ____________.

a. That
b. Those
c. This
d. Such

10. ____________ are nice-looking.

a. This
b. That
c. These
d. Such

Answers

1. A – That was such an interesting experience.
2. C – Are those your cloths?
3. D – You will have to get your own book. This is mine.
4. C – However, there is no end to this.
5. A – Because of their misbehavior, none of the children were given allowances.
6. B – Neither of them have seen before.
7. A – Is that yours?
8. C – Everyone ate early. When we arrived, none was left.
9. B – Please give me 1 (one) of those.
10. C – These are nice-looking.

(More Pronoun Definition and Examples)

 

Conclusion

So at the end of the session, you are quite familiar with this fact which will help you to identify the demonstrative pronouns in a sentence. Moreover, you can now easily differentiate through a demonstrative adjective and a demonstrative pronoun. Therefore there will be no confusion when you create sentences. Always make sure that a single display pronoun can replace a noun, a noun phrase, or/ and a string of noun phrases.

What Are Personal Pronouns And It's Types? | With Examples

What Are Personal Pronouns And It's Types

A personal pronoun is an acronym that we use as a simple alternative to a person's proper name. Each English personal pronoun replaces us with the grammatical person, gender, number, and noun. I, you, she, he, it, we they, me, her, him, us, and them are all personal pronouns.

Personal pronouns are English Grammar stunt doubles; They are people (and possibly animals) who stand up for our sentence star. They allow us to talk and write with our economy because they enable us to avoid the repetition of difficult correct nouns throughout the day.

Type of Personal Pronoun

In this lesson we are going to cover the kinds or types of personal pronouns found in English and how they are used. A pronoun is a word which takes the place of a noun. The noun that the pronoun refers to is called preposition. There are four types/ kinds of personal pronouns in English that refer to a specific person, place, or thing:

1. Subjective Personal Pronouns
2. Objective Personal Pronouns

1. Subjective Personal Pronouns

The subjective personal pronouns are pronouns that act as the subject or topic of a verb. Subjective personal pronouns include I, you, he, she, it, you, we and they. They can replace the subject or topic of a sentence.

• Mick went to the market. He went to the market.
• Mothers and children were killed in an accident. They were killed in the accident.
• This is my father Jack. He lives in Dubai.
• I don't want to leave him.
• You are a talented artist from Spain.
• They went to a store in town.
• You love my life.
• She studied hard but still failed the exam.
• She/ he went to a party with friends.
• We want to register to vote now.
• They are not currently in charge here.

2. Objective Personal Pronouns

The subjective personal pronoun is the pronoun that acts as the object of a verb. They can also replace a verb object. The objective personal pronouns include me, you, her, him, it, you, us, and them.

• Macbeth assassinated King Duncan. Macbeth kills him.
• We have heard of your grandfather. We have heard of her.
• I gave it to my father. You can get if from her.
• You go and talk to him.
• Has anyone met him without your knowledge?
• Let's sit with us.
• You give the cookie to me.
• Father will help you soon.
• Sing a song to help him sleep at night.
• My mother will drive him home.
• I had to pay the full price, because I lost the coupon.
• She/ he is going to loan her car to us.
• The carrots got bad so we had to throw them away.

Examples of Personal Pronouns

Here or below are some examples of personal pronouns. Personal pronouns have been underlined and bold.

• The mad king ruled the country for a long time because no one dared to go against him.
• I gave them the letter to Alex, but they refused to accept it.
• She/ he was told that there was no cure for his disease.
• Can you help me please?
• We bought this computer just last day, but it does not work.
• These roses are very beautiful; They live in the garden.
• He blamed herself for the road accident.
• The teacher entered the class; the students didn't see her.
• Did you clean your house room?
• He/ she did not hear the sound of water.

(More examples of pronoun and Definition) 

Function

The main role of a personal pronoun is to replace a noun in a sentence. It can function as a subject or object in a text or speech and help to avoid repetition of special nouns. So, personal pronouns are used as a helpful tool to facilitate the flow of sentences and words in a speech or writing. They smooth out thoughts, and help engage readers.

How to Find Your Writing Style? | With Different Types of Writing

How to Find Your Writing Style? With Different Types of Writing

Your writing style is the way you express yourself and it develops naturally over time. It improves from a combination of your personality, your reading preferences and the conscious decisions you make when writing. Thus, What can you do to improve your writing style? Thinking too much about it can lead to behavioral, static prose, but you can do some basic things to help you build your style naturally.

What is A Writing Style?

Writing style is a personal way of communicating with the author's words. You can think of style as your signature because each writer and person is different. A style is created with voice, personality and mood of the story. Your writing style may change depending on your writing style, who you are writing for, and your audience. Read on to find out how to find your own unique, special, writing style.

Types of Writing Styles

Here are the 4 main writing styles:

1. Descriptive writing style
2. Narrative writing style
3. Persuasive writing style
4. Expository writing style

1. Descriptive Writing Style

Descriptive writing immerses the reader into a story by creating a vivid image of the characters, settings and events in their minds. Writers who use descriptive writing styles often use literary tools such as metaphors and allegories in their writing. The purpose of descriptive writing style is to make the reader feel that they are feeling the events for themselves. Most descriptive writing is not very long. 

Examples include poems, personal journals and songs. You can use descriptive writing into your workplace when you want to bring a story to life, such as a short biography or an autobiography written to introduce a new employee to a company/ factory.

2. Narrative Writing Style

Narrative writing extends over the style of narrative writing and tells a complete story with a beginning, middle and end. Narrative writing style follows a clean story and/ or plot, such as a fictional novel, screenplay or memoir. Authors who use a narrative writing style often use literary tools such as predictions and flashbacks in their writing. 

Narrative writing can be used in the workplace using personal anecdotes for a salesperson to prepare the reader for their sales pitch.

3. Persuasive Writing Style

Persuasive writing is used to persuade or/ and influence the reader to do what the author wants them to do. For a persuasive writing style, the writer must combine research and logical reasoning with an emotional connection that persuades the reader to accept the author's personal opinions and beliefs. 

Examples of persuasive writing in the workplace include cover letters, letters of recommendation, company/ factory brochures, business offers, and advertisements intended to persuade consumers to buy your product.

4. Expository writing Style

Expository writing is used to inform, describe or explain something to the reader. Expository writing style is 1 (one) of the most common types of writing and answers the reader's questions, such as what, why and how. When using an expository writing style, the author must distinguish their opinions from the information they are sharing. 

Examples of writing expositories into the workplace include employee newsletters, how-to guides and educational articles that are intended to provide information, insights and information about a specific topic.

So how exactly are you blowing those qualities away? How do you apply them to the actual writing process? Here are seven hot tips to get you started today.

7 Tips for Developing Your Writing Style

Whether you write a novel or an article, you definitely need a unique writing style. Follow these general guidelines to find this style and help develop your writing voice and tone:

1.  Be real. Focus on the point you are trying to make and only you can say it. Avoid using clichs- they lack creativity and originality and imply that you can’t think of anything else to write about. Choose a language that reflects both who you are and who you are writing for.
2. Use your life experiences. The accumulation of unique experiences in your life has given you a different perspective. Include it in your writing process. Tell your own work and voice about the events that have shaped you in real life.
3. Be present in your writing. Whether you’re creating a narrative story or writing a blog post, immerse readers in your story by appearing when you write. Use an authentic tone. Use efficient syntax to effectively tell the story of your story.
4. Have an adaptable voice. You should have a confident and consistent voice, the writing style should change depending on what kind of writing you are relying on. Different types of writing styles will work well with different types. In creative writing, your personality will change depending on the narrator’s perspective and whether the story is told through the first person or the third person. To write a narrative with heavy dialogue like a screenplay, a writer has to adopt different styles with each character.
5. Step out of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to check your writing. Although your style reflects who you are, it should also extend the boundaries of your literary personality. Include a variety of literary instruments to widen your voice.
6. Read other authors. William Faulkner. Margaret Atwood. Ernest Hemingway. Stephen King. Each writer has a distinct voice, melody and overall writing style that they have developed in their writing careers. Read your favorite writers as well as some of the famous authors with whom you aren't yet familiar and focus on how they use stories and compose sentences.
7. Write often. Good writers have a regular writing habit. The more you write, the more your author's voice will come into focus. One method that many writers use is a morning journal. This daily writing practice requires the practice of writing a three-page, longhand, stream-of-consciousness every morning. You will develop better writing skills and find your own unique style.

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What Is A Collective Noun? | And How to Use Them With Examples

What Is a Collective Noun?

A collective noun is a word or/ and phrase that refers to a group or thing as an entity. A common error that results from the use of collective nouns is subject-verb disagreement: Writers are often confused about whether to consider a collective noun as singular or plural. Although collective nouns are mostly considered singular, there are exceptions.

Collective nouns represent more than 1 (one) person or thing in a class. It is not possible to have only a lion in pride and not even a flower makes a bouquet. Thus, a collective noun always describes the plural of 1 (one) or the other. Let’s get started!

Collective Noun Examples

Remember that nouns are naming words for people, animals, places and things. Collective nouns have their own in a class. Once you read these examples, it will be much easier to identify them when you look at the collective nouns.

(More types of Noun and Definition)

There are:

• Our school took a field trip to the Museum of Natural History.
• The swarm of bison ran across the prairie, leaving a huge dust cloud under its influence.
• We eagerly awaited the jury's verdict.
• This year’s basketball team includes 3 (three) players who are over 6 feet tall.
• The American army was finally defeated at Waterloo.
• The town council has approved plans to build a new park.
• She comes from a huge family: she’s the oldest of eleven kids.
• The rock group was on tour for several months.
• When Elvis appeared on stage, the audience applauded loudly.

How to Use Collective Nouns

Subject– verb agreement in English is complex. When you have to deal with excitement, gender, numbers, irregular verb forms (what do I need?) These Education Sciences Topic pieces are not easy to assemble properly.

To add another layer of difficulty, collective nouns are clever little pieces of Education Sciences Topic that introduce more challenges to achieving subject– verb agreement.

Collective nouns are used for a group and can include people, places, ideas or things like other nouns. Some examples of collective nouns include congregation, group, committee, public, pack, minority, audience, jury, and band.

The strategy is/ are when trying to figure out how to use collective nouns, the question of whether you use singular or plural verbs depends on whether you are writing in American or British English.

Are Collective Nouns Singular or Plural?

In most cases, collective nouns use single verbs such as my family is weird. If the collective noun is plural it uses a plural verb such as two (2) families hating each other. So far so good. However, if group members do not work together, it is better to use plural verbs.

• Generally, collective nouns are singular, although they refer to more than one (1) person or thing.
• Example, "Army" refers to a group of individuals. However, the word itself is singular.
• Therefore, singular verb forms are usually required for collective nouns.

Example of Singular

1. The army attacked the camp. It succeeded in defeating the enemy.
1. "It" is the correct pronoun for "army" because the group itself is a single thing.
2. The army attacked the camp.
2. “Attacks” is a singular conjugation for the verb “to attack”

[Sometimes, a collective noun can be plural.]

Examples of Plural

1. The families present the baseball game.
1. "Present" is a plural conjugation for the verb “to present”
2. The families presented the baseball game. They enjoyed their day.
2. “They/ their” are/ is the correct pronouns for “families” because group is plural.

Conclusion

Collective nouns are an important part of English. It can help you describe specific groups of people, animals and things. While it’s easy to use common collective nouns like “group” to mean everything, it will not help you expand your vocabulary. Memorize some "or even all" of the above collective nouns, you can greatly improve your English speaking and writing!

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