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.
2. I don’t know ________ here.
3. ________ asked you to speak.
4. ________ passed the test except Jane.
5. ________ is picking up the phone.
6. ________ answered my call.
7. This quiz is easy. ________ can do it.
8. I’m celebrating my birthday this Friday. ________ is welcome to join the party.
9. I’m taking a nap from noon. I don’t want ________ to disturb me at this time.
10. The office was empty. I didn’t find ________ 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 .
2. Is all right?.
3. He looks worried. is not right with him.
4. There is I want to tell you.
5. I love her so much. She is to me.
6. I’m glad I broke up with him. He doesn’t mean to me anymore.
7. There’s that God can’t do.
8. I think Bob didn’t have to do with his wife’s death.
9. I’m not a scientist. I know about Astronomy.
10. She’s determined to find the truth, and 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.
2. I need to find to sleep tonight.
3. We had a power cut last night. It was dark .
4. A bomb exploded in the middle of the crowd. Many people were injured. There was blood .
5. I’s too noisy here. Can we meet quieter?.
6. I’m the richest person in the world. I can go I want.
7. I looked but couldn’t find my phone.
8. I haven’t done much, I’m near my goal yet.
9. God is omnipresent. He is .
10. The kids made a mess in the living room, their toys are .
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.
2. It is all fake news. is reliable.
3. The kids ate all the bananas. There are left.
4. We can’t make everyone happy. will always complain.
5. We managed to save some books from the fire. Not was lost.
6. A. Do you have sugar? B. Sorry, I don’t have .
7. A. Did you get any offers? B. No, I got .
8. Thierry invited all his classmates to the party, but came.
9. A. How are the customer reviews? B. Very good. are positive.
10. I couldn’t open the door. I tried several keys, but 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.