Some-
In what type of sentences do we usually use "some-"?
In affirmative sentences.
In what types of sentences do we use "any-"?
Negative sentences and questions.
What does "no-" express?
Zero people, things, or places.
What does "every-" mean?
All people, all things, or all places.
Are indefinite pronouns singular or plural?
Singular
Complete the sentence: I need ______ to help me.
Somebody / Someone.
Complete the sentence:
Did you see ______ at the party?
Anyone / Anybody.
Complete the sentence:
______ is at home. (zero people)
Nobody / No one.
Can we use “every-” in affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences?
Yes
Name the four main prefixes used in indefinite pronouns.
Some-, Any-, No-, Every-.
True or False:
We usually use "some-" in negative sentences.
False
What is the rule about double negatives?
We do not use two negative words in the same sentence.
What type of verb do we use with "no-" pronouns?
An affirmative verb.
Complete: Everyone ____ ready.
Is
What do indefinite pronouns replace?
They replace non-specific people, things, or places.
What does "something" refer to?
An unspecified thing.
Choose the correct option:
A) I didn’t go somewhere.
B) I didn’t go anywhere.
B) I didn’t go anywhere.
Because we use any- in negative sentences.
Correct this sentence: Nobody didn’t call me.
Nobody called me.
Choose the correct sentence:
A) Everything are ready.
B) Everything is ready.
B) Everything is ready.
Because indefinite pronouns are singular.
Which prefix expresses “zero” people, things, or places?
No-
Why is this sentence incorrect?
"I didn’t buy something at the store."
Because we don’t usually use some- in negative sentences.
It should be:
"I didn’t buy anything."
Why is this sentence incorrect?
"I don’t need nothing."
Because it contains a double negative.
The correct sentence is:
"I don’t need anything."
Choose the correct sentence and explain why:
A) I didn’t see nobody.
B) I saw nobody.
B) I saw nobody.
Because we cannot use double negatives.
Why is this sentence incorrect?
"Everyone are happy."
Because everyone is singular and takes a singular verb.
It should be: "Everyone is happy."
Complete the sentence correctly:
I didn’t see ______, but ______ was calling my name.
I didn’t see anyone, but someone was calling my name.