Indefinite Pronouns

Jake started a gaming club. ______ can join. There is no restriction.

• EVERYBODY

• SOMEBODY

• ANYBODY

• NOBODY

Answer explanation

The phrase 'There is no restriction' indicates that anyone can join the gaming club. Therefore, 'EVERYBODY' and 'ANYBODY' are correct choices, as they both imply inclusivity.

I'm new at school. ________ knows me yet.

• EVERYBODY

• SOMEBODY

• ANYBODY

• NOBODY

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'NOBODY' because the speaker is new at school, implying that no one is familiar with them yet. 'Everybody' and 'Somebody' suggest some familiarity, while 'Anybody' implies uncertainty, which doesn't fit.

Does ________ want to go to the cinema?

• EVERYBODY

• SOMEBODY

• ANYBODY

• NOBODY

Answer explanation

The question asks if anyone wants to go to the cinema. 'ANYBODY' is the correct choice as it implies any person, while 'EVERYBODY' and 'NOBODY' contradict the question, and 'SOMEBODY' is too specific.

Sally is really nice. _________ loves her!

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Everyone' because it is a singular term that refers to all individuals in a group, fitting the context of the sentence. 'Everybody' is also acceptable, but 'Everyone' is more commonly used in this context.

I don't like ________ in my classroom. They aren't my friends.

• anybody

• somebody

• everybody

• nobody

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'anybody' because it indicates a lack of preference for any person in the classroom. The speaker dislikes the presence of people who aren't friends, making 'anybody' the most fitting option.

There was an explosion in a house. Fortunately, __________ died.

• anybody

• somebody

• nobody

• everybody

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'nobody' because the sentence implies that despite the explosion, no one was harmed. 'Anybody', 'somebody', and 'everybody' suggest that at least one person was affected, which contradicts the fortunate outcome.

The movie was in Japanese. I didn't understand _________.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'anything' because it indicates a complete lack of understanding of the Japanese movie. The sentence implies that the speaker could not comprehend any part of it.

Are you coming to the party? Everybody ______ here.

• are

• am

• is

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is' because 'everybody' is a singular noun, requiring a singular verb. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Everybody is here.' The other options 'are' and 'am' do not fit grammatically.

I live in a small town and it's very boring. There's ________ to go!

• nothing

• everywhere

• anywhere

• nowhere

Answer explanation

The phrase 'there's nowhere to go' fits best in the context of feeling bored in a small town, indicating a lack of options. 'Nowhere' emphasizes the absence of places to visit, making it the correct choice.

I'm hungry. I'd like ________ to eat.

• something

• nothing

• everything

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'something' because it indicates a desire for food, while 'nothing' implies a lack of food and 'everything' suggests an overwhelming amount. The context of being hungry clearly calls for 'something' to eat.