Study the examples illustrating the use
of the pronouns someone/somebody, something, somewhere*, anyone/anybody, anything, anywhere*, no one/nobody, nothing, nowhere*. Compounds with some, any and no follow the rules mentioned above (see 4.2.1). There's someone at the door. Somebody wants to see you. He's gone somewhere. I want to tell you something important. Is anyone ready? Can anybody help me? Anyone can do it. It's easy. No one helped me. The book is nowhere to be found. Nothing can be more important at the moment. Note that somewhere, anywhere, nowhere are sometimes defined as adverbs. Note: All these pronouns function in the sentences as nouns, i.e. as an object or subject. Don't sit idle. Do something. Someone's knocking at the door. Compare with some, any, no which function in the sentence as an attribute. Some people are hard to please. No man is wise (if all times. 4.3.2. Complete the following sentences with someone (somebody), anyone (anybody), something, anything, nobody (no one), nothing, somewhere, anywhere, nowhere. A. 1. It's too dark here. I can't see.... 2. Can I do... for you? 3. They went... at all during the holiday. 4. It was very disappointing. Absolutely... happened. 5. I want to tell you.... 6. Did you turn the oven off? I think I can smell... burning. 7. It was quiet in the room.... said anything. 8. Has... seen Paul today? 9. Was there... interesting in the paper yesterday? 10.... likes to stay in town on a hot day. 11. Everyone was listening to the guide.... said anything. 12. Speak louder. I don't hear.... 13. Is... going to see the house today? 14. Are you going... today? - No, I am not going... today. I am too tired. 15.... understood the rule and the teacher had to explain it again. 16. I know... at all. 17.1 can't add... to what I've said. 18. There is... waiting for you in the lobby. 19.1 don't want... to eat. 20. He looked at my pictures but didn't say.... 21. The accident looked serious. Fortunately... was injured. 22. That's a very easy question.... can answer it. 23. There is... interesting at his exhibition. 24.1 don't think there is... in the office. 25.1 am bored. I'd like to go... tonight. 26.1 left the house without saying... to her. 27. He's lazy. He never does.... 28. She's standing over there, near the bookshop. I think she is waiting for... - 29.1 can't find my watch.... I've looked all over the house. 30. The bus was completely empty. There wasn't... on it. 31. It's a stupid idea. Ask... and they will tell you. 32.1 don't know... who speaks Chinese. g. 1. Jill is lonely because she doesn't know... in her new village.... in her village is old. They are all over sixty. There is a shop in the village, but Jill doesn't go to it because... is very expensive. Jill has been living in the village for three weeks, but still... has talked to her. But yesterday... in the shop did smile at her. She doesn't have a car and at weekends she gets bored because there is... to do. 2.1 always go to work by train. It's much more relaxing that going by car. You can look at the countryside or read a newspaper, and there's usually... interesting to talk to. When I go to work early, I am often alone and there is... else on the train. But when the waiter walks through and asks: «Does... want tea or coffee?», I feel better. 4.4. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS MUCH, MANY, A LOT OF 4.4.1. Study the use of the pronouns much, many, a lot of.
Note: The indefinite pronouns much and many are used preferably in questions and negative sentences. Much and many are used in affirmative sentences when they are preceded by too or so. I have too many problems on my hands. I have so many offers that I don't know what decision to take. 4.4.2. Complete the sentences with much, many, a lot of. 1. There isn't... international news in the local paper. 2. In the last twenty-four hours too... things happened. 3. There is too... sugar in my coffee. 4. Are there... students among your friends? 5.1 don't have...patience with incompetence. 6. His work is well-paid but doesn't give him... satisfaction. 7. Martin spent... time in hospital last year. 8. You'll have to work at English as... as possible. 9. Does she have... spare time now? 10.1 haven't... time for study and that's why I have so... mistakes in my homework. 11. Please don't make so... noise. Father is working. 12. There isn't... furniture in the flat. 13. Have you got... work to do tonight? 14.1 have so...things to do that I don't know which to do first. 15.1 haven't met... of these people. 16. He didn't earn... money and lived in a small house. 17. How... of these books have you read? 18. There are too... things he can't explain. 19. There isn't... time to catch the train. 20. He didn't earn... money and couldn't rent a big flat. 21. How... does it cost? 22. The doctor has so... patients that he has to work at least 12 hours a day. 23. I think there's too... violence on television. 24. How... progress has your country made in improving the quality of medical care? 25.1 found... information in this book. 4.5. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS LITTLE, FEW, A LITTLE, A FEW 4.5.1. Study the use of the pronouns little, few, a little, a few. I received a few letters yesterday. There are few job opportunities here. Very few customers complained about the price. Ttiere is still a little snow on the roofs of the houses. There isn 't much food left. There's only a little. They won't win. There is too little hope. Note: Few, little are used to emphasize the fact that the quantity is small. The weather was rainy, so very few people came to see the match. There's little time. We must hurry up. A few, a little are used to state the positive fact that there is some quantity. I have a little time, so we can sit and talk for a while. Note: After very, too, so only little and few can be used while after 'only' a little, a few are typical. She did very little work during the term. I won't be surprised if she fails her exams. There isn't much new information in the article. There's only a little. 4.5.2. Complete the sentences with little, few, a little, a few. 1. There was very... snow that winter. 2. When she sold her house she only took... furniture with her and... personal possessions. 3. Very... people know about it. 4. John has too much money and too... sense. 5. I'd like to ask you... questions. 6. He's got a lot of stamps in his collection but his brother has.... 7. He worked hard but achieved.... 8. He is not sociable. He has... friends. 9. I enjoy my life here. I have... friends and we have a lot of fun together. 10.1 saw Tom only... days ago. 11. There's been a shortage of water because there has been very... rain recently. 12. Pass me the jug please. There's... milk in my coffee. 13. She can ski... but she can't skate. 14.1 don't think he can afford it. He earns very.... 15. There's no need to hurry. We still have... minutes left. 16. It was very cheap. It only cost... pounds. 17. I tried to help but there was... I could do. 18. He said very..., practically nothing in fact. 19. He's not well-known.... have heard of him. 20.1 can't decide now. I need... time to think it over. 21. He expected... people, but no one came. 22.... customers have come in and spent... money, but on the whole trade has been rather dull 23. The group have brought very... luggage, only... suitcases. but I'll need... help to carry them up the stairs, because some of them are heavy. 24. He is very successful even though he has very... education. 25. Jack is usually very helpful but he had... advice for us this time. 26. If your door squeaks, put... oil on the hinges. 27. We did very... business during the recession but... customers continued to spend.. money on jewellery. 28. This car isn't expensive to run. It uses... petrol. 29. This town isn't well-known and there isn't much to see.... tourists come here. 30.... people voted for him; he is not popular. 4.6. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS BOTH, EITHER, NEITHER, NONE 4.6.1. Study the following examples showing the use of the pronouns both, either, neither, none, either... or, neither... nor. Both these hotels are verv good. Both of these hotels are very good. Both of us (them) can speak English. Both Ann and Peter are fond of skating. Both the hotels are very good. You can stay at either of them. I don't know what she does. She is either a secretary or a nurse. Both the hotels are good. Neither of them is too expensive. He is neither British nor American. He's Australian. Is he British or American?- Neither. He's Australian. None of the children like milk. Note: Both, either, neither are used when we are talking about two things. After either, neither the verb is used in the singular form. Both the girls speak French. Neither of them speaks English. After none the verb can be used both in the singular and in the plural forms. A plural verb is more usual. None of my friends are keen on football.
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