Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody

This is the story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.

EXERCISE № 84. Give the negative answer in two variants.

Model: Does he put anything on the shelf? - No, he doesn’t put anything on the shelf.

- No, he puts nothing on the shelf.

1. Does he ask anybody to help him?	No, he doesn't ask anybody to help him. No he asks nobody to help him.
2. Does she give lessons to anyone?	No, he doesn't give lessons to anyone. No, he gives lessons to no one.
3. Do they study English anywhere?	No, they don't study English anywhere. No, they study English nowhere.

EXERCISE № 85. Change the following sentences. Follow the example.

Model: He asks nobody to help him.

He doesn’t ask anybody to help him.

1. I see my book nowhere.	1. I don't see my book anywhere.
2. She must tell no one about it.	2. She mustn't tell anyone about it.
3. They know nothing about it.	3. They don't know anything about it.
4. I met nobody there in the morning.	4. I didn't meet anybody there in the morning.
5. We have no English lesson today.	5. We don't have any English lesson today.

EXERCISE № 86. Make these sentences interrogative and negative.

1. He lives somewhere near here. 2. Something fell on the floor in the kitchen. 3. Somebody from the Department of Education is here. 4. There is something in what he says. 5. They knew something about it. 6. There is someone in the room. 7. I want to tell you something. 8. Someone is knocking at the door. 9. I saw this man somewhere. 10. Something has happened to her. 11. People usually have some free time on weekends. 12. Some of my friends also teach English. 13. There is some snow in the streets. 14. Wait, I'll make some coffee for us. 15. There's some soup left. 16. I think I need some help. 17. She has some relatives in England. 18. Some people are so annoying! 19. We have some new contracts this year. 20. I can get you some bread when I go shopping.

EXERCISE № 87. Complete the sentences using the prompts.

Model: There is some milk on the table. (no sugar) – There is some milk on the table but there isn't any sugar.

1. There is some tea left. (no coffee)	1. There is some tea left but there isn't any coffee.
2. There's some gin in the cupboard. (no glasses)	2. There's some gin in the cupboard but there aren't any glasses.
3. There are many words in the report. (no message)	3. There are many words in the report but there isn't any message.
4. There is a new wardrobe in the room. (no clothes)	4. There is a new wardrobe in the room but there aren't any clothes in it.
5. There is an aquarium in the room. (no fish)	5. There is an aquarium in the room but there aren't any fish.
6. There are many photographers at the presentation. (no celebrities)	6. There are many photographers at the presentation but there aren't any celebrities.
7. There is an envelope in the drawer. (no stamps)	7. There is an envelope in the drawer but there aren't any stamps.
8. There is light on in the flat. (no people in)	8. There is light on in the flat but there aren't any people.
9. There is a hypothesis. (no proof)	9. There is a hypothesis but there isn't any proof.
10. There are fish in the river. (no fishing rod)	10. There are fish in the river but there isn't any fishing rod.

EXERCISE № 88. Take the part of Speaker B and suggest some alternative to Speaker A.

Model: I don't wear male designers. - Would you like to have a look at some female designers then?

1. I don't eat meat. (fish)	1. Would you like some fish then?
2. I don't read tabloids.(quality newspapers)	2. Would you like to read some national newspapers then?
3. I don't drink coffee. (tea)	3. Would you like some tea then?
4. I don't eat red apples. (green ones)	4. Would you like to have some green ones then?
5. I don't read detective stories. (love stories)	5. Would you like to read some love stories then?
6. I don't eat sugar. (sugar-free dishes)	6. Would you like to try some sugar-free dishes then?
7. I don't wear trousers. (skirts)	7. Would you like some skirts then?
8. I don't like chocolate. (fruit)	8. Would you like some fruit then?

EXERCISE № 89. Express your indifference using any or compounds with any.

Model: What floor would you like to have a room on? - Any floor. I don't care.

1. Where would you like to sleep?	1. Anywhere (will do).
2. What would you like to drink?	2. Anything.
3. Who would you like to take your message?	3. Anyone.
4. What bus would you like to take?	4. Any bus.
5. What channel would you like to watch?	5. Any channel.
6. Which dictionary would you like?	6. Any dictionary.
7. Where would you like to sit?	7. Anywhere.
8. When would you like to come?	8. Any time.

EXERCISE № 90. Choose the appropriate pronoun.

1. She was said that (someone/anybody) was waiting for her in the street. 2. He was standing by the window and was looking (nobody/somewhere) on the right. 3. I don't remember (someone/anyone) else. 4. Have you read (something/anything) by Oscar Wilde? 5. Could you give me (something/anything) to eat? 6. If (someone/anyone) comes, let me know immediately. 7. I haven't heard from her for a month. I am afraid, (nothing/something) has happened to her. 8. Have you read (something/anything) about this author? — No, I've read (something/nothing). 9. She refused to say (something/anything) because she thought she was being treated unfairly. 10. What's the Batter? Why are you crying? Has (anything/something) happened to your mother? She told me she'd had a heart attack yesterday. 11. Would you like (something/ anything) to drink? Whisky or gin? 12. She is still (nowhere/somewhere) abroad. 13. I have (anything/ nothing) to add. 14. The sick man was able to get up without (someone's/anyone's) help. 15. (Anybody/ Nobody) could do this work. It's very simple.

EXERCISE № 91. Insert some or any where necessary.

A 1. My teacher lives ... distance away from the school. 2. You should buy ... new clothes for the New Year, I think. 3. Ruth still has ... doubts about her marriage, but her boyfriend John hasn't got any. 4. Mum was sure we had ... honey left. At breakfast it turned out we didn't have ... . 5. — Has there been ... discussion of the project? — Yes, ... people are against it, I'm sorry to say. 6. There must be ... way to get in touch with them, but so far I haven't found .... 7. — Is there ... reliable source of information you'll use in your investigation, inspector? — I definitely have ..., though I am not going to reveal ... to you, sir. 8. ... people hate seafood. 9. Let's talk about it ... other time. 10. There aren't... markets on Monday. 11. — There is ... dust on the furniture. — Oh, I haven't got ... time for this. 12. — Do you speak ... French? — No, but I speak ... English.

B 1. Irene's parents are ... doctors. 2. ... doctors, like dentists, frighten me. 3. Could you lend me ... money? 4. ... money is very important in this life. 5. ... cars parked in this area will be removed by the police. 6. If you have ... old books that you don't need any longer, could you bring them to our library. 7. This car hardly uses ... petrol. 8. Would you like ... brandy? 9. My mother bakes cakes with ... brandy in them. 10. Do you like ... olives? 11. Are there ... olives left? 12. Mushrooms should be gathered with care as ... can be very poisonous. 13. You'll like this new chocolate. Shall I save ... for you? 14. ... of his paintings would sell for big money today. 15. Do you ever read ... papers? 16. He hardly ever reads ... papers. 17. ... papers are really boring.

EXERCISE № 92. Insert some or any, making the appropriate compounds if necessary.

1. She wanted . . . stamps but there weren't... in the machine. 2. I'm afraid there isn't . . . coffee left; will you grind . . . ? 3. Is there . . . one here who speaks Italian? 4. I'd like to buy . . . new clothes but I haven't. . . money. 5. They can't have . . . more strawberries; I want ... to make jam. 6. . . . . one I know told me ... of the details. 7. Have you . . . idea who could have borrowed your bicycle? 8. I saw hardly . . . one I knew at the party, and I didn't get . . . thing to drink. 9. Are there . . . letters for me? 10. Don't let . . . one in. I'm too busy to see . . . body. 11. . . . thing tells me you've got . . . bad news for me. 12. I can't see my glasses . . . where. 13. We didn't think he'd succeed but he managed . . . how. 14. You're looking very miserable; has . . . thing upset you? 15. If you had . . . sense you wouldn't leave your car unlocked. 16. Scarcely . . . one was wearing a dinner jacket. 17. . . . one who believes what Jack says is a fool. 18. She put her handbag down . . . where and now she can't find it. 19. Will you have . . . pudding or . . . fruit? 20. Haven't you got . . . friends in Rome? I feel sure you mentioned them once. 21. Haven't you got . . . friends here? You should join a club and get to know people. 22. I see you haven't. . . maps. Would you like to borrow ... of mine? 23. . . . one can tell you how to get there. (Everyone knows the way.) 24. Come and have supper with us if you aren't doing . . . thing tonight. 25. All the salaries are being paid much later now; it's . . . thing to do with the computer. 26. He lives . . . where in France now. 27. You can't expect just . . . student to solve the problem. It requires a mathematician. 28. He's not very well known here but he's . . . one (an important person) in his own country. 29. Is there . . . one moving about downstairs? I heard . . . thing falling. 30. Is there . . . one living in that house? It looks deserted. 31. Would you like . . . thing to drink? There's . . . very good beer in the fridge.

EXERCISE № 93. Supply some, any or no.

1. If you have ... news, call me back. 2. She helped me borrow ... more money. 3. There is hardly ... place in this house where we can talk alone. 4. .... boy at the school had ever taken a scholarship to the university. 5. It meant real hardship to my mother unless I earned … money at once. 6. My mother hoped that perhaps the school had ... funds to give me a grant. 7. It was unlikely that ... of the guests would take particular notice of it. 8. They understood each other without ... word. 9. "Let's go back home. It’s already late." I’d rather stay out a little longer." "I suppose we've got to go home …..time." 10. There isn't ... boot-polish in this tin. 11. You have... fine flowers in your garden. 12. Go and ask him for ... more paper. I haven't …..in my desk. 13. Later we had ... tea. 14. He wants ... more pudding. You can take it away. 15. There are ... matches left. We must buy ….. 16. I wouldn't go to his concert. He is ... pianist. 17. .... time ago I read his story in a magazine. 18. I don't think there is …. milk left in the jug. 19. .... student can answer the question. 20. Unfortunately, they have got…..money. 21.She wanted……stamps, but there were not…..in the machine. 22. Is there….salt on the table? — No, there isn't. 23. I'd like to buy…..new clothes, but I haven't……money. 24. When would you like to come? -……day would suit me. 25. If you had……..sense you wouldn't have left your car unlocked. 26. She did not answer all the letters because she had…….time. 27. Do you have………small change? — Hardly ……… 28. He returned home without………money. 29. Could you help me? I have……..problems with my research.

EXERCISE № 94. Choose between no one and none.

1. ... tried to teach her anything.

2. ... of us is perfect; we all make mistakes.

3. .... of us knew how ill she was.

4. I'm sure you heard it from Mary, ... else could tell you that.

5. .... had anything to gain by his death.

6. I wanted some more coffee but there was ... left.

7. .... of them knows his duty yet.

8. We had ... to give us accurate information, let alone advice.

EXERCISE № 95. Use some-, any-, every-, no- + one/ body/ thing/ where.

1. Never trust... with such manners. 2. Let me see if there is ... we can do for you. 3. Is there ... at home? 4. If ... happens to the car, how shall I get to the country? 5. There should be ... behind all this. 6. Barbara was a teacher from ... near Newcastle. 7. Emily refuses to have ... to do with Jim. 8. Shall I bring you ... to drink? 9. Nobody can find out ... about that man. 10. Yesterday we couldn't find you ... . Where were you? 11. Hardly ... knew how to respond to this. 12. Many people think that the bad weather has ... to do with all the satellites in space. 13. You're wrong. There's ... strange about the man. He is a decent chap. 14. — What's the matter? — ... is the matter. 15. We looked for a policeman, but there was ... around. 16. — Do you have any clue to this? — ... whatsoever. 17. I answered every single question. My opponent answered ... . 18. ... of us understood the play. 19. Mind, I'm having ... of that language here! 20. Don't be so nosy! It's ... of your business. 21. ... comes to those who hustle while he waits. (Thomas A.Edison) 22. ... should believe in ... . 23. Kindness, I've discovered, is ... 24. Considering how dangerous ... is, ... is really very frightening. (Gertrude Stein)

EXERCISE № 96. If necessary, correct these sentences. If they are already correct, put a tick (۷).

1. There were no dates on the jar to say when the jam should be eaten by.

2. Although he is French, none of his novels are set in France.

3. None of the information we were given were particularly helpful.

4. Although I put food out in the garden every day, no bird ever took it.

5. I phoned the booking office but they said they had no seat left for the concert.

6. Surprisingly, there was no police officer outside the embassy.

7. Seeing that the soldiers were carrying no weapons, I walked towards them.

8. None of the company's business are done in the US.

9. I'm afraid that none of the local newspapers make much of a profit now.

10. I phoned Sandra three times yesterday, but each time there were no answers.

EXERCISE № 97. If necessary, replace some with any or any with some.

Model: Some bicycles parked in this area will be removed by the police. - Any bicycles...

1. If you have any old books that you don't want, could you bring them into school.

2. The chemicals need to be handled with care as any give off poisonous fumes.

3. Any of the money collected will go to helping children with heart disease.

4. She lives some distance away from the nearest town.

5. Any of his paintings, even the smallest, would today sell for thousands of pounds.

6. Although he was born in Spain, any of his earlier poems were written in French.

7. You'll like this new ice cream. Shall I save any for you?

8. Some large wild animals should be treated with care. They can all hurt people if they are frightened.

9. I haven't been here for any years.

10. Can you get-some milk when you're out shopping?

11. To get to town you can catch some of the buses that go along New Street. It doesn't matter what number it is.

12. Some students who are late will not be allowed to take the exam.

EXERCISE № 98. Put in the pronoun some, any, no, none, no one.

1. .... urgent measures should be taken. I think a resque team should be sent there.

2. ..... is perfect, we all make mistakes.

3. Do you happen to have ..... interesting books to read? - Yes, I have some.

4. You may take either knife, I see ..... difference.

5. Shall I treat you to ..... salad? - Thank you.

6. We looked for a taxi but there was .... around.

7. I think he has seen more than ..... of us in a lifetime.

8. He knew English well and was in .... need of an interpreter.

EXERCISE № 99. Translate from Russian into English.

Он ничего не знает.	He doesn’t know anything.
Если что-нибудь случится, это не моя вина (fault).	I anything happens, it is not my fault.
Этот человек никогда ничего не боится.	This man is never afraid of anything.
Я нашел чью-то шапку.	I found someone's cap.
Мне кажется, с ней что-то случи­лось. Не молчи (keep silent), скажи что-нибудь.	I think something has happened to her. Don't keep silent. Say something.
Он почти никого не знал в этом городе.	He knew hardly anybody in the town.
Должно быть, здесь какая-то ошибка.	There must be some mistake.
Вас ждет какой-то мужчина	Some man is waiting for you.
Некоторые люди богаты, а некоторые бедны.	Some people are rich and some are poor.
Столкнулись ли вы с какими-то трудностями?	Did you meet any difficulties?
Приходите в любое время и возьмите любую книгу (которая вам нравится).	Come any time and take any book you like.
В кувшине есть вода. Вы хотите воды?	There is (some) water in the jug. Would you like some?
У меня нет чая, но есть кофе.	I haven’t got ant tea, but I have got some coffee.
Впустите всякого, кто позвонит в дверь.	Let in anyone who rings at the door.
Если кто-нибудь будет спрашивать об этом, не говорите ничего.	If anyone asks about it, don’t tell anything.
Я вижу чье-то мокрое пальто в передней. Кто-нибудь пришел?	I see someone’s wet coat in the hall. Has someone come?
Не хотите ли еще пирога? - Спасибо, но я больше не хочу.	Would you like some more cake? – No, thanks. I don’t want anymore.
Я никогда не видел ничего подобного.	I have never seen anything like that.
С компьютером что-то не так.	There is something wrong with the computer.
Сегодня по телевизору показывают что-нибудь хорошее?	Is there anything good on television tonight?

(A) FEW, (A) LITTLE, MUCH, MANY

EXERCISE № 100. Take part of the Speaker B and answer the questions with a few/a little.

Model: How many people are there in the room? - A few.

1. How much milk is there in the jug?	1. A little.
2. How many apples are there on the plate?	2. A few.
3. How many people are there at table?	3. A few.
4. How many glasses are there on the table?	4. A few.
5. How many questions do you have?	5. A few.
6. How much money have you got?	6. A little
7. How many students are present?	7. A few.
8. How many sandwiches have you made?	8. A few.
9. How many books have you read?	9. A few.
10. How much luggage do you have?	10. A little.
11. Is there much chalk in the box?	11. A little.
12. Is there much water in the jug?	12. A little.
13. May I have some more ice-cream?	13. A little.

EXERCISE № 101.Paraphrase the following words in bold type using little, a little, few, a few.

Model: I'd like to say some words. — I would also like to say a few words.

1. I have hardly any time.	1. I also have little time.
2. I'd like to ask you some questions.	2. I'd also like to ask you a few questions.
3. It is no use asking him about it. He has hardly any knowledge of the subject.	3. I also have little knowledge of the subject.
4. I go to the theatre when I have some money and free time.	4. I also go to the theatre when I have a little money and free time.
5. I have hardly any tea in the pot. I'd like some more.	5. I also have little tea and I would like a little more.
6. I can hardly find any people who can understand me.	6. I can also find few people who understand me.
7. I have hardly any doubt that the problem can be solved in the near future.	7. I also have little doubt that the problem can be solved in the near future.
8. I have hardly any luggage.	8. I also have little luggage.
9. I know some people who can help us.	9. I also know a few people who can help us.
10. I buy hardly any things for myself.	10. I also buy few things for myself.

EXERCISE № 102. Paraphrase the following sentences using few, a few, quite a few, little, a little

1. Only some pupils wrote the test. 2. A small number of people live to be 80 in Russia. 3. I have not much time for studying. 4. He had a considerable number of mistakes in his dictation. 5. She has got some time to prepare for the report.

EXERCISE № 103. Fill in the blanks with few, a few, little, a little.

1. We have ___________paintings in our flat, but not very many.

2. There is___________bread in the cupboard. You may take it.

3. I have only____________cigarettes.

4. He has___________coffee. Can you give him some?

5. I just have___________copies of this text, but all are very good.

6. Will you give me__________water?

7. There are very___________funny stories in the book. Almost all of them are sad.

8. George is very busy today. He has very___________free time.

9. There are___________newspapers on the desk, but there are no magazines there.

10. There is___________milk in the cup. You may drink it.

11. There was still___________time before the beginning of lesson.

12. He has___________ knowledge of the subject. You'd better ask somebody else.

13. We got___________pleasure from the trip, the weather was bad all the time.

14. Are there many vacant rooms in the hotel? - No, there are only___________

15. Why did you put so___________sugar in your tea? It won't be sweet.

16. Do many people know about this new shop? - No, only________

17. There is___________light in the room. Switch on the light, please.

18. There is still___________light here, though it is a dark room.

19. There is___________sunshine in this rainy place.

20. The plate is not empty, there are___________apples on it.

21. There are___________snakes in Britain, partly because___________snakes managed to get into the country before it became an island and partly because there is___________warmth for them there.

22. There are dozens of islands around Greece. Big islands with hundreds of thousands of people, small islands with___________thousands of people.

23. She said she wanted to buy___________rice and bread and___________apples.

EXERCISE № 104. Supply little or a little.

1. If you have___________talent perseverence (constant effort) will do the rest.

2. ___________waiting is good for a man, but much waiting may ruin him.

3. Hospitality consists in___________fire,_______________food, and an immense quiet.

4. Wise men speak___________

5. ___________knowledge is a dangerous thing. (Pope)

6. ___________with quiet is the only diet.

7. Instead of loving your enemies treat your friends___________better.

8. Learn my son with how___________wisdom the world is governed. (Pope Julius 3rd)

9. Let us be___________kinder,

To the faults of those around us,

Let us be___________blinder,

Let us praise___________more.

10. Worry is like sand in an oyster.______________-produces a pearl, too much kills the animal. (M. Cox)

EXERCISE № 105. Supply few or a few.

11. Men of___________words are best.

12. ___________men make good husbands.

13. ___________people, if any, like being criticised.

14. How___________know their own good! (J. Dryden)

15. I got___________letters in summer but not many.

16. ___________men get what they desire and___________deserve what they get.

17. ___________days of rest would do you a lot of good.

EXERCISE № 106. Insert little, a few, a few, a little, little, a little, few. Retell the story.