I have created these indefinite pronoun exercises because I have noticed that many of my students struggle to use them correctly. I hope they will help you too. You can also download a PDF worksheet for free.
1. Exercise 1: somebody, nobody, anybody, everybody
Choose the correct indefinite pronouns to complete the sentences.
1. ________ is knocking at the door.
Somebody is knocking at the door.
2. I don’t know ________ here.
I don’t know anybody here.
3. ________ asked you to speak.
Nobody asked you to speak.
4. ________ passed the test except Jane.
Everybody passed the test except Jane.
5. ________ is picking up the phone.
Nobody is picking up the phone.
6. ________ answered my call.
Nobody answered my call.
7. This quiz is easy. ________ can do it.
This quiz is easy. Anybody can do it.
8. I’m celebrating my birthday this Friday. ________ is welcome to join the party.
I’m celebrating my birthday this Friday. Anybody is welcome to join the party.
9. I’m taking a nap from noon. I don’t want ________ to disturb me at this time.
I’m taking a nap from noon. I don’t want anybody to disturb me at this time.
10. The office was empty. I didn’t find ________ there.
The office was empty. I didn’t find anybody there.
2. Exercise 2: something, anything, everything, nothing
Complete the sentences with something, anything, everything, or nothing.
1. We are human beings. Our brain is limited. We can’t understand .
We are human beings. Our brain is limited. We can’t understand everything.
2. Is all right?.
Is everything all right?
3. He looks worried. is not right with him.
He looks worried. Something is not right with him.
4. There is I want to tell you.
There is something I want to tell you.
5. I love her so much. She is to me.
I love her so much. She is everything to me.
6. I’m glad I broke up with him. He doesn’t mean to me anymore.
I’m glad I broke up with him. He doesn’t mean anything to me anymore.
7. There’s that God can’t do.
There’s nothing that God can’t do.
8. I think Bob didn’t have to do with his wife’s death.
I think Bob didn’t have anything to do with his wife’s death.
9. I’m not a scientist. I know about Astronomy.
I’m not a scientist. I know nothing about Astronomy.
10. She’s determined to find the truth, and can stop her.
She’s determined to find the truth, and nothing can stop her.
3. Exercise 3: somewhere, anywhere, nowhere, everywhere
Use somewhere, anywhere, nowhere, or everywhere to fill in the blanks.
1. The bank took my house. I have to go.
I have nowhere to go.
2. I need to find to sleep tonight.
I need to find somewhere to sleep tonight.
3. We had a power cut last night. It was dark .
It was dark everywhere.
4. A bomb exploded in the middle of the crowd. Many people were injured. There was blood .
There was blood everywhere.
5. I’s too noisy here. Can we meet quieter?.
I’s too noisy here. Can we meet somewhere quieter?
6. I’m the richest person in the world. I can go I want.
I can go anywhere I want.
7. I looked but couldn’t find my phone.
I looked everywhere but couldn’t find my keys.
8. I haven’t done much, I’m near my goal yet.
I haven’t done much, I’m nowhere near my goal yet.
9. God is omnipresent. He is .
God is omnipresent. He is everywhere.
10. The kids made a mess in the living room, their toys are .
The kids made a mess in the living room, their toys are everywhere.
4. Exercise 4: all, any, most, none, some
Write all, any, most, none, or some to complete the sentences.
1. None of these is yours. is mine.
None of these is yours. All is mine.
2. It is all fake news. is reliable.
It is all fake news. None is reliable.
3. The kids ate all the bananas. There are left.
The kids ate all the bananas. There are none left.
4. We can’t make everyone happy. will always complain.
We can’t make everyone happy. Some will always complain.
5. We managed to save some books from the fire. Not was lost.
We managed to save some books from the fire. Not all was lost.
6. A. Do you have sugar? B. Sorry, I don’t have .
A. Do you have sugar? B. Sorry, I don’t have any.
7. A. Did you get any offers? B. No, I got .
A. Did you get any offers? B. No, I got none.
8. Thierry invited all his classmates to the party, but came.
Thierry invited all his classmates to the party, but none came.
9. A. How are the customer reviews? B. Very good. are positive.
A. How are the customer reviews? B. Very good. Most are positive.
10. I couldn’t open the door. I tried several keys, but worked.
I couldn’t open the door. I tried several keys, but none worked.
5. Indefinite pronouns worksheet
This worksheet has 10 sentences to fill in using indefinite pronouns. Click the toggle arrow below to check your answers.
- We had a car accident yesterday, but no one was hurt.
- Anyone who wants to learn English should visit this website.
- There is no food left in the fridge. We don’t have anything to cook.
- Do you know anybody who can fix my computers?
- Khabib Nurmagomedov retired with an undefeated record of 29 wins and no losses. Nobody could beat him.
- I know someone who can help you.
- There are so many people to feed. Do we have enough food for everyone?
- It’s a secret. Don’t tell it to anybody?
- Don’t worry. Everything’s gonna be all right.
- Nothing is impossible with God.
