Indefinite Pronouns

Front

What is an indefinite pronoun?

Back

An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, thing, or amount. Examples include 'anyone', 'everyone', 'somebody', and 'nobody'.

Front

Give three examples of indefinite pronouns that refer to people.

Back

anyone, everyone, nobody.

Front

What is the difference between 'anybody' and 'nobody'?

Back

'Anybody' refers to any person at all, while 'nobody' refers to no person at all.

Front

Fill in the blank: I don't know ___________ who can help me.

Back

anyone.

Front

Fill in the blank: ___________ can come to the party if they want to.

Back

Everyone.

Front

What does 'something' refer to?

Back

'Something' refers to an unspecified object, thing, or idea.

Front

Fill in the blank: I can't find my keys ___________ in the house.

Back

anywhere.

Front

What is the meaning of 'no one'?

Back

'No one' means not a single person.

Front

Fill in the blank: ___________ asked me to join the game.

Back

No one.

Front

What is the function of indefinite pronouns in a sentence?

Back

Indefinite pronouns are used to refer to non-specific persons or things, allowing for general statements.