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D. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate distributive pronouns.

1. ‘ of you may answer the question,’ said the teacher.

2. of the students can participate in the dance competition.

3. of them has done the mischief.

4. of these doctors seems efficient enough to handle the patients
they are attending to.

5. It appears that of you has been selected for the part.

6. of the two girls has the ability to carry it off.

7. of these chapters has an exercise at the end.

8. of the tourists had a torch.

9. of the books was helpful.

10. I like both the dresses. But I will buy one. I can buy of the two.
I don’t have enough money to buy both.

7. Indefinite pronouns refer to people Note
or things in a general way without
exactly saying who or what they are. Someone, somebody, anyone,
anybody, nobody, no one, everyone
For example, everybody, something, anything,

y Everybody came for the meeting. nothing, everything are indefinite
y We could see everything clearly. pronouns and take singular verbs.

E. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate indefinite pronouns.

1. Neetu is throwing a party. is invited.

2. Hello! Is there?

3. ‘Why is ready yet?’ asked father irritably.

4. ‘Will please help me?’ the trapped man cried out.
5. ‘Is at home?’ shouted the postman.

But answered his call.
6. felt that Gaurav will win. could believe it

when Prateik won.

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