Anybody, Somebody, Nobody - Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite pronouns "anybody," "somebody," and "nobody" are part of a group of indefinite pronouns that refer to nonspecific people.

There are several more words like these, often built with combinations of: Prefixes: some-, any-, no-, every- Suffixes: -body, -one, -thing, -where ************Here's a full list categorized by type: 

👤 Referring to people: 💡 "Body" and "one" are often interchangeable, but "no one" is written as two words, while the rest are single words. 

📦 Referring to things: Prefix-thing Something, Anything, Nothing, Everything 

📍 Referring to places: Prefix- 'where' : Somewhere, Anywhere, Nowhee, Everywhere 

Summary: 

There are 12 core indefinite pronouns formed from this pattern: People: somebody, anybody, nobody, everybody, someone, anyone, no one, everyone Things: something, anything, nothing, everything Places: somewhere, anywhere, nowhere, everywhere. 

Here are sentences showing how each of those 12 core indefinite pronouns can be used in everyday English. I’ll keep them simple and clear so you can see the difference in usage: --- *******""""""" 

👤 Referring to people 

1. Somebody knocked at the door, but I didn’t open it. 

2. Someone has left their umbrella in the hall. 3. Anybody can join the singing competition if they like. 

4. Is there anyone in the library right now? 

5. Nobody was willing to help the old man cross the road. 

6. No one can predict the future.

7. Everybody clapped when the speaker finished. 

8. Everyone enjoyed the picnic last Sunday. --- 

📦 Referring to things 

9. I need something to write with. 

10. Do you have anything to add to the discussion? 

11. There is nothing in the fridge; let’s go shopping. 

12. Everything seemed perfect at the wedding. --- **********📍 Referring to places 

13. Let’s go somewhere nice for dinner. 

14. You can sit anywhere you like in the hall. 15. The streets were empty; there was nowhere to hide. 

16. She travels everywhere with her sketchbook. --- 

👉 Notice: Some- is often used in positive or offering sentences. 

Any- is common in questions and negatives. No- shows absence. Every- means all without exception. --- ********

Perfect 👍 Let’s do a short Q&A practice exercise using the indefinite pronouns we discussed. 

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I’ll give you a question, and you can try to answer it with the right pronoun. I’ll also provide sample answers so you can check yourself. --- ************

👤 People 

1. Q: Who is knocking at the door? A: Somebody is knocking. 

2. Q: Is there anyone in the classroom? A: No, nobody is there. 

3. Q: Who wants to join the trip? A: Everyone wants to join. --- *************📦 Things 

4. Q: What do you want to eat? A: I want something sweet. 

5. Q: Did you find anything useful in that book? A: No, I found nothing interesting. 

6. Q: What did she say about the exam? A: She told me everything. --- *********📍 Places 

7. Q: Where should we go this weekend? A: Let’s go somewhere peaceful. 

8. Q: Can I sit anywhere in this room? A: Yes, you can sit anywhere you like. 

9. Q: Where did he hide during the game? A: He hid nowhere! 

10. Q: Have you traveled much? A: Yes, I’ve been everywhere.  

👉 This Q&A style will help you see the questions that match with each pronoun. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

*************Here’s a fill-in-the-blank exercise with the indefinite pronouns. Try to fill each blank with the correct word from this list: somebody, someone, anybody, anyone, nobody, no one, everybody, everyone, something, anything, nothing, everything, somewhere, anywhere, nowhere, everywhere --- 

👤 People 

1. __________ is waiting for you outside. 

2. I didn’t see __________ at the bus stop. 

3. __________ wants to speak with the manager. 4. Is there __________ who can help me carry this bag? 

5. __________ knows the answer to this question. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

📦 Things 6. I have __________ important to tell you. 

7. Did you buy __________ for the party? 

8. There is __________ we can do; it’s too late. 

9. She lost __________ valuable yesterday. 

10. He explained __________ very clearly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 📍 Places 

11. Let’s go __________ different this summer. 12. You can sit __________ you like in this hall. 13. The thief escaped but was found __________ near the river. 14. We looked for him everywhere, but he was __________ to be found. 15. Tourists are coming from __________ these days. 

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