Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite Pronouns – Exercises

These exercises focus on Indefinite Pronouns

Common Indefinite Pronouns

Someone / Somebody / Something

We use these words mostly in positive sentences.

Examples:

• Someone called you earlier.

• I need somebody to help me move this table.

• There is something in my bag.

We can also use them when we offer or ask for something politely.

Example:

• Would you like something to eat?

Anyone / Anybody / Anything

We often use these in questions and negative sentences.

Examples:

• Does anyone know the answer?

• I didn’t see anybody at the bus stop.

• Do you want anything from the shop?

Sometimes they mean “any person” or “any thing.”

Example:

• Anyone can learn to cook.

No One / Nobody / Nothing

These words mean zero people or zero things.

Examples:

• Nobody answered the phone.

• No one was in the classroom.

• Nothing is in the box.

We usually do not use another negative word with them.

Incorrect: I don’t know nobody.
Correct: I know nobody.

Everyone / Everybody / Everything

These words mean all people or all things.

Examples:

• Everyone is ready for the trip.

• Everybody likes that song.

• Everything looks clean.

Using -body, -one, -thing

• -body / -one → people

• -thing → things

Examples:

• Somebody left a message.

• Anyone can join the club.

• Something is wrong with my phone.

Using Else

We use else to mean “more” or “another.”

Examples:

• Do you need anything else?

• Let’s invite someone else.

• Nobody else knows the answer.

Indefinite pronouns help us talk about people or things when we do not know exactly who or what they are.