Pronoun Agreement
Pronouns must agree in number, gender (if defined), and person with their antecedents.
Examples of indefinite pronouns that are always singular:
Examples of indefinite pronouns that are always plural:
- Both
- Few
- Several
- Many
Examples:
- Singular: Neither of the interns at work was injured trying to open the door.
- Plural: Both of the interns at work were injured trying to open the door.
- The singular pronoun neither refers to the singular verb was. The plural pronoun both refers to the plural verb were.
- Singular: Anybody is able to help with the project.
