Indefinite pronouns

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Indefinite pronouns!

Somebody, anybody, everybody, nobody

Definition

If persons are referred to, indefinite English pronouns mostly end in ‘-body’ or ‘-one’. The person to be substituted can then be male or female. There are no differences in meaning between these two variants. Typical pronouns that can replace a person are: everybody, anybody, anyone, etc. Note: In terms of grammar, they are in the singular even if they denote several people. This rule signifies that the verb must be conjugated in the third person singular: “Everybody likes chocolate.” Not: “Everybody like chocolate.” In this incorrect sentence, the ‘-s’ is missing, which is required in the third person singular.

When to use

Indefinite pronouns

Positive clausesEverybody: Everybody loves to watch series! Everyone: She tried to cater for everyone Everything: They want to eat everything

Negative clauses: Nobody: Nobody wants to watch The Grinch No one: No one likes liquorice Nothing: I have nothing to say

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People

Things

ANYBODYEVERYBODY SOMEBODY NOBODY

ANYONEEVERYONE SOMEONE NO ONE

ANYTHINGEVERYTHING SOMETHING NOTHING

TRANSLATE IT!

She wants everyone to understandBut nobody comprehends. Everything is so confusing. Does anybody know what she's talking about? Someone raises their hand: ''no one knows anything Miss. Everybody needs you to repeat the lesson''Finally, everyone was relieved.