Indefinite pronouns - People
An indefinite pronoun does not refer to any specific person, thing or amount.
In this lesson you will learn how to use:
- Someone/Somebody
- Anyone/Anybody
- Everyone/Everybody
- No one/Nobody.
Table of contents of this lesson: Indefinite pronouns - People
Learn FREE with videos and interactive exercises
Indefinite pronouns - People - Video
WATCH THE VIDEO AND REPEAT:
"IS ANYONE HOME?
THERE’S SOMEONE AT THE DOOR.
HI, TOM.
HI, CLAIRE. COME WITH ME, EVERYBODY IS AT THE PARK!
THERE’S NO ONE AT THE PARK.
THEY’RE PLAYING HIDE-AND-SEEK!"
We use SOMEONE or SOMEBODY in affirmative clauses.
- There's somebody at the door. - C'è qualcuno alla porta.
- Someone is coming. - Sta venendo qualcuno.
- Ask somebody! - Domanda a qualcuno!
We use ANYONE or ANYBODY in negative clauses and questions.
- Is anybody here? - C'è nessuno?
- I haven't told anyone. - Non l'ho detto a nessuno.
We use EVERYONE or EVERYBODY to refer to a total number of people.
- Everyone knows Susan. - Tutti conoscono Susan.
- Come everybody! - Venite tutti!
Watch out!
We always use them with singular verbs.
We use NO ONE and NOBODY in affirmative clauses.
- No one knows Susan. - Nessuno conosce Susan.
- No one knows! - Nessuno lo sa!
- There is nobody in the street. - Non c'è nessuno in strada.
Learn how to use indefinites - People
Download the worksheet below and choose the correct indefinite pronoun!
