379. Indefinite Pronouns: Each, Either, Neither

A pronoun always takes the place of a noun. An indefinite pronoun takes the place of an unknown noun.
The words each, either, and neither are indefinite pronouns. Because they are singular pronouns, they take a singular verb.

Mom baked cookies and pie. I like either of those for dessert.
She offered me chocolate chip and butterscotch cookies. I had one of each.
Dad grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, but I ate neither.

Use the indefinite pronouns each, either, and neither when you want to replace a noun.

▶It’s your turn. Which indefinite pronoun would you put into this blank? At the store, Mom held up two bathing suits, but I didn’t like _________. Did you find a pronoun to use in this sentence? Good for you!