Indefinite Pronouns Worksheets and Exercises

Indefinite pronouns are words like someone, anyone, everything, and nobody that refer to people or things in a general way. Many English learners struggle to use them correctly in sentences, especially when choosing between similar words. These worksheets and exercises are designed to help students practice using indefinite pronouns in real contexts, improve accuracy, and build confidence in speaking and writing.

Indefinite Pronouns Worksheets

Indefinite Pronouns Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with someone, anyone, or no one

1. I knocked on the door, but ___ answered.

2. Is there ___ who can help me with this?

3. She wants to talk to ___ about the problem.

4. ___ knows where my keys are.

5. I didn’t see ___ in the classroom.

6. Can ___ call the manager, please?

7. There was ___ at the bus stop this morning.

8. ___ told me you were looking for me.

9. I don’t think ___ will disagree with that.

10. ___ remembered to lock the door last night.

Exercise 2: Use anything, something, nothing, or everything

1. I didn’t eat ___ for breakfast today.

2. She has ___ important to tell you.

3. There is ___ in this box. It’s empty!

4. ___ was ready before the meeting started.

5. Do you need ___ else from the store?

6. He can’t find ___ to write with.

7. ___ is possible if you work hard.

8. I heard ___ strange outside last night.

9. We have ___ to lose and much to gain.

10. The teacher didn’t explain ___ about the test.

Exercise 3: Complete with everyone, someone, anyone, or nobody

1. ___ enjoyed the party last night.

2. I asked for help, but ___ came.

3. ___ can learn a new language with practice.

4. There’s ___ at the door.

5. ___ forgot their umbrella in the hallway.

6. ___ should bring a pen to the exam.

7. I don’t think ___ knows the answer.

8. ___ in the group has finished the task.

9. She looked around, but saw ___.

10. ___ needs rest after a long day.

Exercise 4: Choose the correct indefinite pronoun

1. ___ left their bag on the bus.

2. I don’t want to go ___ this weekend.

3. There is ___ we can do about it now.

4. ___ is calling you from the lobby.

5. Did ___ see the new notice on the board?

6. I have ___ to wear to the party.

7. ___ knows the truth except him.

8. The box was empty; there was ___.

9. ___ is possible with a little effort.

10. She didn’t tell ___ about the surprise.

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Answer Key

Exercise 1: someone / anyone / no one

1. no one

2. anyone

3. someone

4. Everyone / Somebody (both correct)

5. anyone / no one (depends on meaning)

6. someone / anyone (both possible)

7. no one

8. someone

9. anyone

10. no one

Exercise 2: anything / something / nothing / everything

1. anything

2. something

3. nothing

4. Everything

5. anything

6. anything

7. Everything

8. something

9. nothing

10. anything

Exercise 3: everyone / someone / anyone / nobody

1. Everyone

2. nobody

3. Anyone

4. someone

5. Someone

6. Everyone

7. anyone

8. Everyone

9. nobody

10. Everyone

Exercise 4: mixed indefinite pronouns

1. Someone / Somebody

2. anywhere

3. nothing

4. Someone

5. Anyone

6. nothing

7. Nobody / No one

8. nothing

9. Anything

10. anyone