NYSTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Practice Test

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Which type of pronouns refers to non-specific things or individuals?

Demonstrative pronouns
Indefinite pronouns
Interrogative pronouns
Possessive pronouns

The correct answer is: Indefinite pronouns

Indefinite pronouns are designed to refer to non-specific things or individuals. Unlike demonstrative pronouns, which indicate specific items (like "this" or "those"), or interrogative pronouns, which are used to ask questions about specific things (like "who" or "what"), indefinite pronouns encompass a broader range. Examples of indefinite pronouns include "someone," "anyone," "everyone," "something," and "anything." These words do not specify who or what they are referring to, which is the defining characteristic of indefinite pronouns. Possessive pronouns, such as "mine" and "yours," indicate ownership and are not general enough to serve the same purpose. Thus, the use of indefinite pronouns allows for generalization without specifying a particular referent.