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    The indefinite pronouns anyone, everyone, someone, no one, nobody are always singular and, therefore, require singular verbs. Some indefinite pronouns — such as all, some — are singular or plural depending on what they're referring to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrenadaRoger View Post
    The indefinite pronouns anyone, everyone, someone, no one, nobody are always singular and, therefore, require singular verbs. Some indefinite pronouns — such as all, some — are singular or plural depending on what they're referring to.

    http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sv_agr.htm

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    Such lonely singular pronouns. (Sad)

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