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Capital Community College Foundation: English 1 LAS #10

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ENGLISH 1

LAS #10
Activity Title: INDEFINITE AND DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS
Learning Target: 1. To identify and differentiate indefinite pronouns
2. To identify and differentiate demonstrative pronouns

References: The Guide to Grammar and Writing. Capital Community College Foundation. Retrieved:
July 10, 2015. http://www.plural.nouns.google.ph

II. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS

Indefinite pronouns are used to refer to subjects/ objects that are not specific.

(singular)
 I don't have any.
 Does anybody have a clue?
 Anyone can play that game.
 Peter didn't see anything
suspicious.
 Each brought a dish to pass.
 Everybody left town for the
weekend.
 Everyone enjoyed the movie.
 Everything is taken care of.
 Jennifer told nobody her secret.
 None came forward to claim the
prize.
 One could see the mountains from
miles away.
 Somebody called the store.
 Joe gave the form to someone.
(Plural)
 All are welcome to attend the
concert.
 Few visited that park.
 Many called for information.
 Several signed the card.
 The room is too little for some.
III. DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS

 This pen is good. (Use “this” if the object is near and singular.)
 These pens are good. (Use “these” if the objects are near and plural.)
 That pen is good. (Use “that” if the object is far and singular.)
 Those pens are good. (Use “those” if the object is far and plural.)

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

I. Fill in the blank with the correct indefinite pronoun.


1. ____________ was surprised when he confessed his love. We didn't expect it.
a. Someone b. nobody c. everyone

2. Don't trust ____________.


a. No one b. anyone c. someone

3. Don't worry, ____________ will be ok.


a. Anything b. something c. everything

4. ___________ of us is lying about the grades.


a. Something b. one c. everything

5. Would you like me to do ____________ for you?


a. Something b. no one c. nothing

II. Fill in the blank with the correct demonstrative pronoun: this, these, that, those
1. Look at ____________ big cloud. It's going to rain.
2. ____________ is the first time I have driven a car.
3. You look very smart in ____________ shirt.
4. Look at the ____________ cars over there. They are completely damaged.
5. People are getting richer and richer ____________ days.

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