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Singular indefinite pronouns take the singular verb.---EXAMPLE:---Everyone in the class supports the teacher.--- <break strength="x-strong"/>---“Everyone” is a singular subject.---<break strength="x-strong"/>---“In the class” is the prepositional phrase.---“Supports” is the singular present tense verb---. (notice the “s” on the end).---Other singular indefinite pronouns are---anybody,---anyone, anything,---each,---either,---every,---everybody,---everyone,---everything,---neither,---nobody,---no one,---somebody,---someone,---and something. EXAMPLE: Every man---woman and child <break strength="x-strong"/>was---were--- given a book.              <break strength="x-strong"/>---In this case we use was;---   Another example.---Each student <break strength="x-strong"/>is---are required to pass the final exam.---In this case we use is.                 --- Since “Every” and “Each” are both indefinite pronouns,---they take singular verbs. ---Indefinite pronouns such as few, many, and several are plural and take plural verbs.--- EXAMPLE: Both of my dogs has---have collars.             in this case we use have.                  Several of my friends is---are sick.         in this case we use are.---Since “Both” and “Several” are plural indefinite pronouns, ---they take the plural verbs “have” and “are!”