INDEFINITE PRONOUNS

anybody everybody somebody nobody

anyone everyone someone no one
anything everything something nothing

We use indefinite pronouns to refer to people or things without saying exactly who or what
they are. We use pronouns ending in -body or -one for people, and pronouns ending in
-thing for things.

Example:

Everybody enjoyed the concert.

I opened the door but there was no one at home.
It was a very clear day. We could see everything.

Fill the blanks with suitable indefinite pronouns from the table above.

1. I heard a knock at the door but there was there.

2. had a good Cme at the new restaurant’s grand opening yesterday.

3. I don't think knows the answer to that quesCon.

4. I woke up and suddenly seemed beIer.

5. must hand in their homework by Friday.

6. Did see Barbie, Gerta Gerwig’s latest film?

7. What have you been cooking? smells really good in the kitchen.

8. I was really bored during the holiday. I did and went nowhere.

9. We beIer be quiet. I think is behind the door.

10. What do you mean there was a new pizza shop at the town? We didn’t see .

11. There is waiCng for you over the phone. Should I connect him to you?

12. I felt bad for the performers at the cultural concert. was cheering for

them.