Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite Pronouns

Every-Some-Any-No

What are they used for?

To refer to an object or person that is unknown to the speaker.

Examples

Some

Any

No

Every

Everybody thinks that Laura is great at playing the piano

Kelly's latest song didn't make me feel anything.

Someone told me once that I should follow my dreams.

There's nowhere in Guayaquil where you can learn music.

Pay attention.

-body; -one

-thing

-where

It is used to refer to things or objects.

They are used to refer to people

It is used for places

Every (-body; -one; -thing; -where)

It refers to all members of a group. It’s used in affirmative sentences.

Examples

• Everybody knows Shaggy is a coward guy.

• Now, you have everything you need.

• It’s so messy in here! There are clothes everywhere.

Some (-body; -one; -thing; -where)

It refers to one person, thing or one part of a group. It’s mostly used in affirmative sentences.

Any (-body; -one; -thing; -where)

• Is there anyone who can help me?

• Sorry, but we can't do anything for you.

• There are so many people. You can’t sit anywhere.

No (-body; -one; -thing; -where)

It’s used in affirmative sentences to give a negative meaning.

Examples

• I’m not wearing my glasses. I can see nothing.

• We never buy milk. No one in my family likes it.

• A:Where’s Jack?
• B: Nowhere. He’s gone.

Warning!

90% of the times

Keep in mind the context. Focus on the order of events

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