Grammar Games Speed Round
Indefinite Pronouns Game
Some, any, no or every? Pick the word that fits the sentence.
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Grammar guide
Indefinite Pronouns Game: rules and examples
Words like somebody, anything, nowhere and everyone talk about people, things and places without saying exactly which. You make them with some-, any-, no- or every- plus -body, -one, -thing or -where. Choose the beginning that fits the sentence, and remember that these words are singular.
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How the words are made
Take some, any, no or every. Add -body or -one for people, -thing for things and -where for places. Somebody and someone mean the same.
Someone is at the door.
A person.I want something to drink.
A thing.Let's go somewhere warm.
A place.
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Some- in positive sentences
Use some- words in positive sentences to talk about a person, thing or place that you do not name.
There is somebody in the kitchen.
Positive sentence: some-.She has something to tell you.
A thing we do not name.
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Any- in questions and negatives
Use any- words in questions and after a negative verb.
Is there anyone here?
A question: any-.I didn't see anybody.
After a negative verb: any-.I can't find my keys anywhere.
A negative verb needs anywhere.
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No- words: one negative only
No- words already have a negative meaning. Use them with a positive verb, and never add a second negative.
There is nobody here.
Nobody = not anybody.I've got nothing to do.
Nothing = not anything.Incorrect
I don't know nothing.Correct I don't know anything.
Or: I know nothing.
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Every- words and the verb
Every- words mean all. They look plural in meaning, but the verb is singular: use is and verbs with -s.
Incorrect
Everyone are ready.Correct Everyone is ready.
Singular verb.Everything is in my bag.
All the things.Nobody knows the answer.
Nobody takes -s too.
FAQ
Is this indefinite pronouns game free?
Yes. Play as many short rounds as you like without creating an account.
What is the difference between somebody and anybody?
Use somebody in positive sentences. Use anybody in questions and after a negative verb. Someone and anyone work in the same way.
Can I say I don't know nothing?
No. Nothing already has a negative meaning, so use I don't know anything or I know nothing.
Is everyone singular or plural?
The word is singular in grammar. Say everyone is here, not everyone are here.
Can I use this game in class?
Yes. Ask pairs to describe a room, then check their sentences with some-, any-, no- and every- words against the game explanations.
Does the game save my score?
Your best Challenge score is stored in this browser, not in your account.