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Indefinite Prononouns (Somebody, Anybody, Nobody)

📘 Indefinite Pronouns (Somebody, Anybody, Nobody)

Indefinite pronouns refer to people but do not say exactly who.


1️⃣ Somebody

  • Used in positive sentences and offers when we mean "some person."

Example:

  • Somebody is at the door.
  • I need somebody to help me.

2️⃣ Anybody

  • Used in questions and negative sentences meaning "any person."

Example:

  • Is there anybody here?
  • I don’t know anybody here.

3️⃣ Nobody

  • Means no person; used in negative sentences.

Example:

  • Nobody answered the phone.
  • There is nobody in the room.

4️⃣ Summary Table

Pronoun Use Example
Somebody Positive / offers Somebody called you.
Anybody Questions / negatives Did anybody see that?
Nobody Negative (no person) Nobody knows the answer.

📝 Practice

Fill in the blanks with somebody, anybody, or nobody:

  1. ___ is waiting for you outside.
  2. Did ___ call me yesterday?
  3. There is ___ at home.
  4. I want to talk to ___ important.
  5. ___ can help if you ask.