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 'somebody', 'anyone', 'everything', etc.

Front

Give examples of indefinite pronouns that refer to people.

Back

Examples include 'somebody', 'nobody', 'anyone', 'everyone'.

Front

What indefinite pronoun would you use to refer to a place?

Back

The indefinite pronouns 'somewhere', 'nowhere', and 'anywhere' refer to places.

Front

What indefinite pronoun would you use to refer to things?

Back

The indefinite pronouns 'something', 'nothing', and 'everything' refer to things.

Front

Fill in the blank: There’s ______ at the door. Can you see who it is?

Back

somebody

Front

Fill in the blank: It’s a great hotel. The beds are comfortable and ______ is clean.

Back

everything

Front

Fill in the blank: There’s _______ to sit. Shall we go to another restaurant?

Back

nowhere

Front

Fill in the blank: I’m sorry, but there’s ______ I can do to help you.

Back

nothing

Front

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

Back

'Somebody' refers to an unknown person, while 'nobody' means no person at all.

Front

What does 'everything' mean in the context of indefinite pronouns?

Back

'Everything' refers to all things without exception.