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 NOBODY there.

2. EVERYBODY had a good time at the new restaurant’s grand opening yesterday.
3. I don't think ANYBODY knows the answer to that question.
4. I woke up and suddenly EVERYTHING seemed better.
5. EVERYONE must hand in their homework by Friday.
6. Did ANYONE see Barbie, Gerta Gerwig’s latest film?
7. What have you been cooking? SOMETHING smells really good in the kitchen.
8. I was really bored during the holiday. I did NOTHING and went nowhere.
9. We better be quiet. I think SOMEBODY is behind the door.
10. What do you mean there was a new pizza shop at the town? We didn’t see
ANYTHING.
11. There is SOMEONE waiting for you over the phone. Should I connect him to you?
12. I felt bad for the performers at the cultural concert. NO ONE was cheering for them.