The "Every-One-Body" Rule: Indefinite Pronouns are Always Singular
“हर-एक-कोई” नियम: अनिश्चित सर्वनाम हमेशा एकवचन होते हैं
Certain indefinite pronouns, such as *each, every, either, neither, anyone, no one, somebody, everybody, everything, nothing, something*, always take a singular verb. They emphasize individuality, treating each member of a group as a separate entity, even when they seem to imply multiple individuals.
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Fun Memory Story & Formula Trick:
💡 Imagine these pronouns are like "Single-Ticket Holders" at a concert. Even if there are hundreds of people, *each* person has *one* ticket, and *everybody* *is* treated as an individual. They don't form a group for the verb; they stand alone, demanding a singular action. Remember: "Every-One-Body" always gets a "Single-Verb-Party"!
💡 कल्पना करें कि ये सर्वनाम किसी कॉन्सर्ट में "सिंगल-टिकट धारक" की तरह हैं। भले ही सैकड़ों लोग हों, *प्रत्येक* व्यक्ति के पास *एक* टिकट है, और *हर कोई* एक व्यक्ति के रूप में माना जाता है। वे क्रिया के लिए एक समूह नहीं बनाते; वे अकेले खड़े होते हैं, एकवचन क्रिया की मांग करते हैं। याद रखें: "हर-एक-कोई" को हमेशा "एकवचन-क्रिया-पार्टी" मिलती है!
⚠️ The biggest trap is when a plural noun or pronoun appears *after* "of" in phrases like "Each of the *students*", "Neither of the *options*", or "One of the *boys*". The verb must still agree with the singular indefinite pronoun (Each, Neither, One), not the plural noun in the 'of' phrase. Don't let the plural noun trick you!
đ Key Grammar Rules & Formulas:
- âĻ Rule 1: Indefinite pronouns ending in -one, -body, or -thing (e.g., *everyone, somebody, nothing*) are always singular and require a singular verb. Example: "Everyone *is* ready for the presentation."
- âĻ Rule 2: *Each* and *Every* (and phrases like *each of, every one of*) are always singular, even when followed by a plural noun. Example: "Each of the students *has* submitted their project."
- âĻ Rule 3: *Either* and *Neither* are always singular, even when they refer to two options. Example: "Neither of the solutions *is* practical for this problem."
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Each of the participants __________ to complete a feedback form after the workshop.
The subject of the sentence is 'Each', which is an indefinite pronoun and is always singular, regardless of the plural noun 'participants' in the 'of' phrase. Therefore, the singular verb 'was asked' is the correct choice.
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