Pronouns ending in -one, -body and -thing, and each, either and neither, take a singular verb. Both, few, many and several take a plural verb. Some, any, none, all and most depend on the noun they refer to. The answer key is at the end.
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A. Choose the pronoun
Circle the correct indefinite pronoun.
- Is there (anyone / someone) at home?
- (Someone / Anyone) knocked at the door, but I didn't see who.
- I looked everywhere but found (nothing / anything).
- (Everyone / Anyone) in the class passed the test.
- Did (anybody / nobody) call me?
- She has (nothing / anything) to wear for the party.
- I don't know (anyone / no one) in this city.
- (Nobody / Anybody) is perfect.
B. Singular or plural verb?
Circle the correct verb.
- Everyone (is / are) here.
- Each of the boys (has / have) a bicycle.
- Both of my sisters (work / works) in Bengaluru.
- Nobody (know / knows) the answer.
- Several of the windows (was / were) broken.
- Some of the milk (has / have) gone sour.
- Some of the students (has / have) finished.
- Neither of the answers (is / are) correct.
- All of the cake (was / were) eaten.
- Many (was / were) invited to the wedding.
C. Correct the mistakes
Each sentence has one mistake. Write the sentence correctly.
- Everybody have a right to vote.
- Each of the players were given a medal.
- Somebody have left a bag here.
- Few of the guests was late.
Answer Key
A. Choose the pronoun
- anyone
- Someone
- nothing
- Everyone
- anybody
- nothing
- anyone
- Nobody
B. Singular or plural verb?
- is
- has
- work
- knows
- were
- has (milk is uncountable)
- have (students is plural)
- is
- was
- were
C. Correct the mistakes
- Everybody has a right to vote.
- Each of the players was given a medal.
- Somebody has left a bag here.
- Few of the guests were late.