Indefinite Pronoun Worksheets

If you need some indefinite pronoun worksheets, here are two for you to use. The first one will be very basic and cover identifying indefinite pronouns. The second of the indefinite pronoun worksheets will cover singular and plural indefinite pronouns and subject-verb agreement.

Indefinite Pronoun Worksheets

Worksheet #1

A. Directions: Underline the indefinite pronouns in the following sentences. There are 10.

1. Everybody enjoys a good movie.
2. Does anybody have the time?
3. One sang while the other played the guitar.
4. Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen.
5. The secret was known by few.
6. No, the secret was known by many.
7. Calculus is too hard for some.
8. Surely you recognize somebody.
9. Is there anything that I can do? 

B. Introduction: When looking for indefinite pronouns, you have to be very careful to not get them confused with adjectives. Here’s an example:

• Little is known about her past. (pronoun acting as a subject)
• See the little dog. (adjective describing dog)

Directions: Underline the indefinite pronouns in the following paragraph. Hint: there are 10.

I went on another trip last week. Few have visited the park I saw, because everyone visits Yellowstone. I saw something moving in the woods, but could not see it clearly. Then there was more movement and everybody saw it. Either could have been a bear or both were just the wind. Nobody could figure it out, but we had many guesses. The scenery there was gorgeous; one could see for miles. Anybody would love that one view of the valley because nothing is more beautiful.

Answers: 

A:

1. Everybody enjoys a good movie.
2. Does anybody have the time?
3. One sang while the other played the guitar.
4. Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen.
5. The secret was known by few.
6. No, the secret was known by many.
7. Calculus is too hard for some.
8. Surely you recognize somebody.
9. Is there anything that I can do? 

B. I went on another trip last week. Few have visited the park I saw, because everyone visits Yellowstone. I saw something moving in the woods, but could not see it clearly. Then there was more movement and everybody saw it. Either could have been a bear or both were just the wind. Nobody could figure it out, but we had many guesses. The scenery there was gorgeous; one could see for miles. Anybody would love that one view of the valley because nothing is more beautiful.

Worksheet #2

In this second of the indefinite pronoun worksheets, subject-verb agreement will be practiced. Students will identify which indefinite pronouns are singular and plural. They will also learn that some can be either singular or plural, depending on their use.

A. Directions: Underline the verb which agrees with the indefinite pronoun.

1. Each of the family members (has, have) one vote.
2. One of the boys (eat, eats) pizza every week.
3. Both of the answers (is, are) correct.
4. A few of the staff (was, were) gone today.
5. All of the animals (run, runs) when they are scared.
6. Someone (has, have) his own thoughts.
7. Much (has, have) happened since high school.
8. You know that others (has, have) tried this.
9. We can begin since everybody (has, have) arrived.
10. Less (is, are) is usually the way to go. 

B.  Introduction: Some indefinite pronouns can be either singular or plural. These are: all, any, more, most, none, some, such. For example:

• All is forgiven. (All is singular if you are referring to a group as a unit)
• All have arrived. (All is plural if you are referring to guests)

Whether a pronoun is singular or plural depends on the meaning of the word it is replacing.

Directions: Underline the verb which agrees with the indefinite pronoun.  

1. All of the newspaper (is, are) ruined.
2. Some of the cookies (has, have) been eaten.
3. More (is, are) coming to the play.
4. None of those people (is, are) familiar to me.
5. Such (is, are) life.

Answers:

A.

1. Each of the family members (has, have) one vote.
2. One of the boys (eat,eats) pizza every week.
3. Both of the answers (is,are) correct.
4. A few of the staff (was,were) gone today.
5. All of the animals (run, runs) when they are scared.
6. Someone (has, have) his own thoughts.
7. Much (has, have) happened since high school.
8. You know that others (has,have) tried this.
9. We can begin since everybody (has, have) arrived.
10. Less (is, are) is usually the way to go.

B.

1. All of the newspaper (is, are) ruined.
2. Some of the cookies (has,have) been eaten.
3. More (is,are) coming to the play.
4. None of those people (is,are) familiar to me.
5. Such (is, are) life.