INDEFINITE PRONOUNS

Teacher Emerson Macedo

Uses of Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite Pronouns are used when we are generalising and not speaking about something concrete.

An indefinite pronoun does not refer to any specific person, thing or amount. It is vague and "not definite".

The most common Indefinite Pronouns are:

SOME

ANY

EVERY

Every Every + singular noun

• Every house on the street is beautiful

• Every summer we go to the beach.

Every + one → talk about people

• Everyone loves the show.

Every + thing → talk about things

• Everything is ready for the test.

Every + where → talk about places

• I take my cell phone everywhere I go.

Some

Used in affirmative sentences before the noun

• I need some help.

• I want some coffee.

Some + one → talk about people

• I need to talk to someone.

Some + thing → talk about things

• I have something to give you.

Some + where → talk about places

• I’m going to travel somewhere.

Any Used in negative sentences.

• I don’t need any help.

• I don’t have any money.

Any + one → talk about people

• I don’t think anyone can help me.

Any + thing → talk about things.

• I don’t want to eat anything.

Any + where → talk about places• I don’t want to go anywhere.

Some and Any in Questions

In most questions we use ANY.

• Is there anything to eat?

• Is there anyone to help me?

• Does he have any money?

• Is there anywhere to go now?

Some is used in questions when we offer things or when we ask for things.

• Would you like some coffee?

• Do you want to go somewhere with us?

• Can I have something to drink?

• Can you give me some water please?

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