Humor about the funny things in life

Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, And Nobody

This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done

Call This a Party! (someone, no one, etc.)

http://ww2.college-em.qc.ca/prof/epritchard/someany.htm Assignment 3: part a Go to this page and do the exercise. Print the screen and paste it to word.

I know so many people who just don't know how to enjoy themselves. They have no idea. Take this guy, for example. He's at a party where he doesn't know too many people. What a perfect opportunity to make some new friends. But no! This is what the guy is thinking as the evening progresses. Click here for pop-up page that explains common errors using these words. Main Index

Instructions: Fill the blanks with the missing words by clicking on the correct word from the list. Click once to check response, click again to clear message.

1.

I'm going to enjoy this party. I don't know () at all, but I'm going to have fun. a) somebody b) anybody c) nobody
Click once to check response. Click again to clear.

2.

Hey, there's () that I know. He's in my Computer Science class. a) somebody b) anybody c) nobody

3.

I think I'll go talk to him. He doesn't seem to be with () in particular. He's probably alone, like me. a) b) c) d) someone anyone no one everyone

4.

No. Maybe not. If he's all alone, then () is ignoring him, probably because he's very boring. a) b) c) d) somebody anybody nobody everybody

5.

That's a nice-looking woman over there. I should go over and talk to her. No, I don't think so. She's probably very vain and has () interesting to say. I know her type. I'll keep my distance. a) b) c) c) something anything nothing everything

6.

I need a drink. I think I'll head to the kitchen. There must be () beer or something in the fridge. a) some b) any c) no

7.

That's strange. There's () beer in the fridge. What is one supposed to drink in this stupid party? a) some b) any c) no

8.

Ah! There's the beer, over there, in the corner. () had the sense to put it in the fridge. Now it's probably very warm. a) Someone b) Anyone

c) No one d) Everyone

9.

The music's not very good. () should change it. Let's get some action here. a) b) c) d) Somebody Anybody Nobody Everybody

10.

Finally! Some good music. But why isn't () dancing? Don't people know how to have fun anymore? a) someone b) anyone b) no one

11.

Hey! That woman's looking at me. I wonder if there is () else interested in me. After all, I am kind of cute. a) b) c) d) someone anyone no one everyone

12.

No, there's () who really turns me on. Too bad! But the evening is still young. I'm not giving up. a) somebody b) anybody c) nobody

13.

I'm really hungry. I don't see () food. What kind of party is this? a) some

b) any c) no

14.

No food! Warm beer! () seems to know how to organize decent parties anymore.

a) b) c) b)

Somebody Anybody Nobody Everybody

15.

I don't want to stay here. There must be () more interesting than this. a) b) c) d) somewhere anywhere nowhere everywhere

Assignment 3: part b Go to this page and do the exercise. Print the screen and paste it to word.

Quiz on Which, That, and Who

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/qui zzes/which_quiz.htm
Below each sentence select the pronoun that will best fit in the blank. The explanation will describe the process of arriving at the correct choice for that sentence. If you choose the correct response, it might still be a good idea to consult the explanation, to see if your explanation is the same as our explanation.

1. People ________ live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. who which that Responses:

2. Walden Pond, ______ was written in the mid-1800s, remains a popular book among romantic and individualistic Americans. who which that Responses:

3. She prefers to watch movies ______ make her cry. who which that Responses:

4. He bought all the books ________ are required for the course. who which that

Responses:

5. In the crowd were several recruits _______ are regarded as excellent prospects for next year's team. who which that Responses:

6. The police were able to find no evidence against her, _____ surprised no one who knows her well. who which that Responses:

7. Tashonda Viereck's children, ______ all graduated from college, came home for her eightieth birthday. who which that Responses:

8. Predictably, the students _____ did best were not the ones who stayed up all night studying. who which that Responses:

9. She wanted to buy a scarf _______ would complement her blue eyes. who which that Responses:

10. The answers, ________ you can find in the back of the book, are sometimes incorrect. who which that Responses: