Somebody/anything/nowhere
She has
got something
in
her mouth.
something
=
a
thing but we don’t
know
what
has broken the window.
somebody/someone = a
person but we don't know who
Tom lives somewhere near London.
somewhere = in /to a place but we don't know where
There is somebody (or someone) in the garden.
Is there anybody (or anyone) in the garden?
people (-body or -one)
somebody or someone anybody or anyone nobody or no-one
-body and -one are the same: somebody = someone, nobody = no-one etc..
things (-thing)
-
something
anything
nothing
places (-where)
somewhere
anywhere
nowhere
She said something but I didn't understand her.
Are you doing anything at the weekend?
I was angry but I didn't say anything.
'What did you say?' 'Nothing
They live somewhere in the south of England.
Did you go anywhere interesting for your holidays?
I'm staying here. I'm not going anywhere.
I don't like this town. There is nowhere to go.
something/anybody etc. + adjective (big/cheap/interesting etc.)
Did you meet anybody interesting at the party?
We always go to the same place. Let's go somewhere different.
EXERCISES
I. Put in somebody (or someone) / something / somewhere.
-
What did she say?
What have you lost?
Where did they go?
Who are you going to phone?
She said ........................
I've lost
They went
I'm going to phone
III. Put in somebody/anything/nowhere etc.
.
Tom lives somewhere near London.
Do you know about computer?
'Listen!' 'What? I can't hear
'What are you doing here?' 'I'm waiting for .........
Please listen carefully. There's I want to tell you.
'Did see the accident?'
We weren't hungry, so we didn't eat
'What's going to happen?' 'I don't know. knows.'
'Do you know in London?' 'Yes, a few people.'
'What's in that cupboard?' ' It's empty.'
I'm looking for my glasses. I can't find them
I don't like cold weather. I want to live warm.
Is there interesting on television tonight?
Have you ever met famous?
16 There was a thunderstorm during the night but I heard .....
17 There isn't I like on the menu.
18 Fred isn't a nice person likes him.
19 I can't hear Can you turn the radio up?
20 Sheila's lonely in London because she doesn't know
21 What's that in your hand?
22 I haven't bought for Sarah's birthday.
23........can help you. You must do it yourself.
24 There wasn't …..in the cinema. It was completely empty.
25 Ken was in hospital for two days but went to see him.
26 I feel a bit sick. I think I've eaten ....... bad.
27 Did .....telephone me last night?
28 A: What's the matter? в: I think there's.......in the garden.
29 A: What's wrong? B: I've put.......in my coffee, and it wasn't sugar!
30 Please don't tell about the letter. It's a secret.
31 You look bored. Would you like to do?
32 Has seen my bicycle? It's not in the garage.
33 There isn't........to watch on TV tonight. Let's go out.
34 I don't think I've learnt ......from his lecture.
35 It's dark. I can't see ........