INDEFINITE PRONOUNS EXERCISE 2 – ANY-COMPOUNDS IN CONTEXT
B1–B2 · IntermediateThis second exercise uses indefinite pronouns in more challenging contexts. Complete 15 sentences involving negatives, questions, and any- compounds used with a positive meaning.
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Choose the proper indefinite pronoun (choose from anybody, nobody, someone, everything, something, nothing) to complete each of the following sentences.
Example: There's not much more to say. I've already told them everything.
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Indefinite pronouns — advanced patterns
Any- in positive sentences (free choice meaning):
The any- compounds in positive sentences signal free choice — "it doesn’t matter which."
You can sit ______ you like. / ______ can join the club.
No- compounds with positive verbs:
The no- compounds give a negative meaning without requiring a negative verb — never use them with not.
There’s ______ I can do. ✓ There isn’t ______ I can do. ✗
Every- for completeness:
The every- compounds emphasize totality across people, things, and places.
______ agreed. / I’ve looked ______. / ______ is ready.
Singular verb — always:
______ knows the answer. / ______ was fine.
Any- in positive sentences (free choice meaning):
The any- compounds in positive sentences signal free choice — "it doesn’t matter which."
You can sit ______ you like. / ______ can join the club.
No- compounds with positive verbs:
The no- compounds give a negative meaning without requiring a negative verb — never use them with not.
There’s ______ I can do. ✓ There isn’t ______ I can do. ✗
Every- for completeness:
The every- compounds emphasize totality across people, things, and places.
______ agreed. / I’ve looked ______. / ______ is ready.
Singular verb — always:
______ knows the answer. / ______ was fine.
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