'tis meet that some more audience than a mother, since nature makes them partial, should o'erhear the speech - William ShakespeareĪ person can't help their birth - W. The plural pronouns have also been put to use as pronouns of indefinite number to refer to singular nouns that stand for many persons. It is too hideous for anyone in their senses to buy - W. I would have everybody marry if they can do it properly - Jane Austen Writers and speakers have supplied this lack by using the plural pronouns.Īnd every one to rest themselves betake - William Shakespeare They, their, them, themselves: English lacks a common-gender third person singular pronoun that can be used to refer to indefinite pronouns (such as everyone, anyone, someone). Can they, their, them, and themselves be used as singular pronouns?: Usage Guide
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