INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
Choose the correct word.
There is ______ in the office. I can hear a voice, but I can’t see the person.
A) somebody
B) anybody
C) nobody
somebody
Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
1. My little kitten is so ______. (tiny / enormous)
2. I'm really ______! I haven't eaten anything all day. (starving / boiling)
3. This pizza is ______! I want another slice. (delicious / filthy)
4. It's ______ outside. Let's go swimming! (boiling / freezing)
5. That joke was ______. Everyone was laughing! (hilarious / terrible)
1. tiny
2. starving
3. delicious
4. boiling
5. hilarious
Choose the best option.
1. Don’t worry! After a few more lessons, you ___ drive a car.
A) can
B) will be able to
C) might to
2. My little brother is only two, so he ___ read yet.
A) can
B) is not able to
C) will be able to
3. Sorry, I ___ come to the meeting today. I’m too busy.
A) might be able
B) can
C) won't be able to
1. B
2. B
3. C
Choose the best option.
1. I ___ watching films in English.
A) like
B) am like
C) look like
2. What does your sister ___?
A) look like
B) like
C) likes
3. What’s your new teacher ___?
A) look
B) like
C) likes
1. A
2. A or B
3. B
Complete the sentences with proper adjectives
1. Learning ten new English words this week is my _____ goal.
2. Buying my own house is my _____ goal.
1. short-term
2. long-term
Complete the sentences.
1. I didn’t see ______ I knew at the party.
2. Did you go ______ interesting at the weekend
3. ______ called you while you were at lunch.
4. I’m bored. There’s ______ to do here.
1. anybody
2. anywhere
3. somebody
4. nothing
Match each adjective with the correct definition.
1. Disgusting
2. Terrible
3. Filthy
4. Furious
5. Terrified
A. Extremely dirty
B. Extremely angry
C. Extremely unpleasant
D. Extremely bad
E. Extremely scared
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. E
When do we use "can" and when do we use "will be able to"? In what situations?
We use can + verb to talk about things someone is able to do now, general skills, or things that are possible. (He can swim, but he can't dive.)
We use will be able to + verb when we talk about an ability or opportunity in the future, especially when it doesn't exist yet or depends on a future situation. (I can't drive now, but I will be able to drive after I pass my test.)
What is the difference?
1. What does your best friend like?
2. What does your best friend look like?
3. What is your best friend like?
1. preferences
2. appearance
3. personality
Complete the collocations:
1. Verb + goals
2. Immediate + noun
3. Have a big + noun + preposition
4. Verb + a clear deadline
5. Require your + noun
1. achieve
2. consequences
3. impact on
4. set
5. attention
Each sentence has one mistake. Rewrite it correctly.
1. I didn’t buy nothing at the supermarket.
2. Did you meet somebody interesting at the conference?
3. Nobody didn’t answer my email.
4. I can’t find my phone somewhere.
5. There isn’t nobody in the office.
6. Would you like nothing to drink?
1. anything
2. anybody
3. nobody answered
4. anywhere
5. anybody
6. something
Make the sentences stronger.
1. I was very happy when I got my birthday present.
2. I was absolutely sure that I left my phone at home, but I found it in my bag.
3. The concert was very good.
4. She looked very beautiful in her new dress.
5. The book about space was very interesting.
1. delighted
2. positive
3. brilliant / fantastic
4. gorgeous
5. fascinating
Each sentence has one mistake. Rewrite it correctly.
1. I will can drive when I turn eighteen.
2. We won’t able to finish the project today.
3. Can you to help me with this exercise?
4. After the course, they will be able speak English more confidently.
1. will be able to
2. won't be able to
3. Can you help me ...?
4. will be able to
Each sentence has one mistake. Rewrite it correctly.
1. I like to watching comedies.
2. What does your new colleague like? Is he friendly and helpful?
3. What is your sister look like?
4. What does your new apartment like?
5. What is the weather look like today?
1. I like watching ...
2. What is your new colleague like?
3. What does your sister look like? or What is your sister like?
4. What is your new apartment like?
5. What is the weather like?
Fill in the gaps using the words from the topic. Change the grammar if necessary.
1. My boss wanted me to complete the task by Friday and __________ for 12:00 p.m.
2. I have several tasks to finish today, so I need to __________ and decide which ones are most important.
3. My boss sent me an email marked “Urgent” because the problem __________ immediately.
1. set a clear deadline
2. set priorities
3. required my attention
Fill in each gap with a suitable indefinite pronoun. Some words may be used more than once.
Anna: Hey, Mark! I have a problem. I need to send the reconciliation report to our manager, but I can’t find it ______.
Mark: Did you save it on your computer?
Anna: I thought I saved it in the finance folder, but there’s ______ there.
Mark: That’s strange. Did you ask ______ from the finance team for help?
Anna: Yes, I asked Lisa, but she didn’t know ______ about the report. Then I messaged Tom, but he hasn’t replied.
Mark: Is there ______ in the office who can help you?
Anna: No, ______ is available right now. Everyone is busy with their own tasks.
Mark: Don’t panic. We can check the shared drive. Maybe ______ moved the file by mistake.
Anna: Good idea! Oh, wait! I’ve found ______ interesting. There’s a folder called “Old Reports.”
Mark: Great! Is the report in it?
Anna: No, there’s ______ useful in that folder. They’re all old files.
Mark: Hmm. We need somebody to check the backup files. Do you know ______ who has access?
Anna: Yes, David might know. But he’s gone ______ for a meeting.
Mark: Let’s send him a message. We don’t have any time left before the deadline.
Anna: You’re right. Oh, David has just replied! He says ______ deleted the report. It’s still in the shared drive, in a different folder!
Mark: Excellent! So the report hasn’t disappeared. We just couldn’t find it!
anywhere
nothing
anybody
anything
anybody
nobody
somebody
something
nothing
anybody
somewhere
nobody
Each sentence contains one logical mistake. Find the incorrect strong adjective and replace it with a more suitable one.
1. The cigarette smoke smelled delicious.
2. It was boiling, so we put on our warmest coats and gloves.
3. The public toilet was gorgeous. There was dirt everywhere!
4. The roller coaster was so scary that everyone was delighted.
5. My dog is huge. I can carry it around in my pocket.
1. terrible / disgusting
2. freezing
3. filthy
4. terrified
5. tiny
Explain the difference: What is the difference between these sentences?
A. I can finish the report today.
B. I might be able to finish the report tomorrow.
C. I will be able to finish the report tomorrow.
A. “I can finish the report today.”
Meaning: I have the time, ability, or opportunity to finish it today.
Time: Today.
Certainty: I’m saying it is possible for me to do it.
B. “I might be able to finish the report tomorrow.”
Meaning: It is possible that I will be able to finish it, but I’m not sure.
Time: Tomorrow.
Certainty: Uncertain. Maybe I can finish it, maybe I can’t.
C. “I will be able to finish the report tomorrow.”
Meaning: I expect that I will have the time, ability, or opportunity to finish it tomorrow.
Time: Tomorrow.
Certainty: More confident than in sentence B.
Fill in the gaps with the correct form of like
Emma: Hey, Tom! You’ve got a new colleague, haven’t you? What’s she ______?
Tom: Her name is Olivia. She’s really friendly and easy to talk to.
Emma: Nice! What does she ______? I haven’t met her yet.
Tom: She’s quite tall, with long brown hair. She ______ her older sister.
Emma: Oh, interesting! What does she ______ doing after work?
Tom: She enjoys going to the gym and watching films. She also likes trying new restaurants.
Emma: Sounds like we have similar interests. What’s her hometown ______?
Tom: It’s a small seaside town. She says she loves living there, but she wanted to move to a bigger city.
Emma: I understand. I don't like living in a very quiet place either. I prefer busy cities.
1. like
2. look like
3. looks like
4. like
5. like
Read the situation and answer the questions using the target phrases.
You're responsible for reconciliation. You needs to compare payment records, check transactions, and find differences between two reports. You also have several emails from colleagues that need answers. Your boss needs the completed reconciliation report by 4 p.m., but you start by answering non-urgent emails.
1. Which tasks require your attention first?
2. How should you set priorities?
3. Why is it important to set a clear deadline for each task?
4. What are the possible immediate consequences of submitting an incorrect reconciliation?
5. How could inaccurate reconciliation have a big impact on the team's work?
your response :)
Tell me about the rules for indefinite pronouns. Explain them to me like I'm your student :)
your explanation :)
Tell a story!
Imagine you had the most unusual day of your life. Tell a short story (5–7 sentences) using at least five strong adjectives :)
Your story :)
Complete each situation with a suitable sentence using the target grammar. More than one answer may be possible.
1. A skill you are learning: You can’t do something well now, but you expect to do it in the future.
2. An uncertain plan: Your friend invites you to dinner tomorrow, but you’re not sure if you’re free.
3. A polite request: You need help carrying a heavy box. Ask someone for help.
4. A future limitation: You have an important appointment tomorrow, so you won’t have time to meet your friend.
your answer :)
You are given the answers. Write a suitable question for each answer using the correct form of like.
1. Answer: She’s very outgoing, friendly, and a little bit crazy!
2. Answer: He’s tall and slim, with short dark hair and a beard.
3. Answer: I love going to cafés, watching films, and travelling to new places.
4. Answer: It’s quite small and quiet, but there are lots of beautiful parks.
5. Answer: Yes, I do! I especially enjoy cooking Italian food.
6. Answer: She looks like her mother. They have the same eyes and smile.
7. Answer: I don’t really like living in a big city because it’s too noisy.
8. Answer: He’s a bit shy at first, but he’s really funny when you get to know him.
9. Answer: It’s cold and rainy today, but it’s usually warm and sunny here in summer.
1. What's she like?
2. What does he look like?
3. What do you like doing?
4. What's your city like?
5. Do you like cooking?
6. What does she look like?
7. Do you like living in a big city?
8. What's he like?
9. What's the weather like today?
Imagine you are planning your perfect week. You have these five things to do:
1. Prepare for an important English exam.
2. Help your parents with a task that needs to be done today.
3. Start exercising regularly.
4. Finish a work project.
5. Meet your friends.
Your challenge:
1. Put the tasks in order of priority.
2. Explain which tasks are urgent and which are important.
3. Choose one task that could have a big impact on your future.
4. Explain the immediate and long-term consequences of ignoring one task.
5. Set a clear deadline for two tasks.
You answer :)