

DLI ALC B11L2 - Indefinite pronouns: somebody, anybody, nobody
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KG - University
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Hard
Heather Varaleau
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one specific person
we don't know who
used in:
positive sentences (Someone stole my pen!)
questions (Did somebody break his window?)
Not usually used in negative sentences (
Someone didn't break the window.)
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one unspecific person
we don't know who
used in:
positive sentences (It's so easy that anyone could do it!)
negative sentences (He didn't see anyone in the house.)
questions (Has anyone seen my brother?"
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no person
used in:
positive sentences (No one heard the noise.)
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Someone and somebody have exactly the same meaning.
This is also the case with no one/nobody and anyone/anybody.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
The doorbell rang. There must be ______ at the door.
someone
no one
anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
Does ______ know the answer?
someone
no one
anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
I was telling the truth, but _______ believed me!
someone
nobody
anybody
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
I was telling the truth, but _______ believed me!
someone
nobody
anybody
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
_____ told me to report to Cpt Hamad. Is he here?
Someone
Nobody
nybody
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
This test is too difficult. _____ can pass it!
Someone
No one
Anybody
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
I have a problem, and I need to talk to ______.
someone
no one
anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
When I called the major's office, _____ answered the phone, so I hung up.
someone
no one
anybody
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
_____ wears a tie to the gym.
Someone
No one
Anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
______ can learn a language if they work hard at it.
Someone
No one
Anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
The colonel said _____ will get a promotion today. Do you know who?
someone
nobody
anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
Please don't tell ______ about my problem.
someone
no one
anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
_____ will pick you up at 1830.
Someone
No one
Anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
The captain won't talk to ______ about the accident.
someone
no one
anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
He's so kind. He helps ______ who asks.
someone
no one
anyone
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
He looks lonely. He has _____ to talk to.
someone
no one
anyone
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