Indefinite pronouns - Things
An indefinite pronoun does not refer to any specific person, thing or amount.
In this lesson you will learn how to use:
- Something
- Anything
- Everything
- Nothing
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Indefinite pronouns - Things - Video
WATCH THE VIDEO AND REPEAT:
"IS THERE ANYTHING WRONG?
YES, I NEED TO EAT SOMETHING.
EAT A PIECE OF CAKE, IT’S VERY GOOD.
EVERYTHING YOU COOK IS GOOD."
We use SOMETHING in affirmative clauses.
- I have something to tell you. - Ho qualcosa da dirti.
- There is something to eat in the fridge. - C'è qualcosa da mangiare in frigo.
- I have bought something at the shop. - Ho comprato qualcosa al negozio.
We use ANYTHING in affirmative clauses and questions.
- Is there anything wrong? - C'è qualcosa che non va?
- You can have anything you want. - Puoi avere qualsiasi cosa.
- Anything you say is ok. - Qualsiasi cosa tu dica va bene.
We use EVERYTHING to refer to a group of things or a whole situation.
- Everything is wrong. - È tutto sbagliato.
- Tell me everything! - Dimmi tutto!
Watch out!
We use EVERYTHING with singular verbs.
We use NOTHING in affirmative clauses.
- There's nothing to say. - Non ho niente da dire.
- There's nothing interesting on TV tonight. - Non c'è niente di interessante alla TV stasera.
- All or nothing! - Tutto o niente!
Learn how to use indefinites - Things
Download the worksheet below and choose the correct indefinite pronoun!