Anything, everything, nothing, something are indefinite pronouns.
Indefinite pronouns refer to non-specific persons or things. Refer to the table below for a quick overview and complete the MCQs test.
| Pronoun | Meaning | Usage |
| Anything | Any thing (in questions, negatives, or conditions) | Questions: “Is there anything?” Negative: “I don’t have anything.” Conditions: If you need anything, let me know. |
| Everything | All things | Positive: “Everything is ready.” |
| Nothing | No thing, not a single thing | Negative: “There is nothing here.” |
| Something | An unspecified thing | Positive: “I found something interesting.” |
Results
#1. Is there _______ I can do to help?
“Anything” is used to refer to any possible action or thing in this context.
#2. _______ is possible if you work hard.
“Everything” refers to all possibilities being open with hard work.
#3. I looked for my keys, but I found _______.
“Nothing” is used to show that nothing was found.
#4. _______ has been done to improve the situation.
“Something” indicates that some action was taken.
#5. I do not think _______ will change their mind.
“Nothing” is used to emphasize that no change will occur.
#6. Did you hear _______ strange last night?
“Something” is used when the specific thing is not clear, but it was strange.
#7. _______ went wrong with the plan.
“Nothing” is used to express that nothing went wrong.
#8. I have _______ to tell you later.
“Something” is used when referring to an unspecified thing to discuss.
#9. _______ seems impossible at the moment.
“Nothing” shows that nothing seems possible.
#10. There is _______ I can not explain.
“Something” refers to an unspecified thing that cannot be explained.
#11. __________ in the store was on sale today.
“Everything” refers to all items in the store, meaning that every product was discounted.
#12. I have _______ to give you, but not much.
“Something” indicates a small, unspecified amount.
#13. You can choose _______ from the menu.
(Here, “anything” means you can select any dish, without limitations.)
#14. There is _______ to worry about.
(This suggests that there is no problem or concern at all.)
#15. She has _______ she needs for the trip.
(This means she has all the items required for her trip.)
#16. They have tried ________ to fix the issue, but nothing has worked.
“Everything” refers to all possible methods or efforts made to solve the issue, emphasizing that every approach has been exhausted.
#17. I found _______ interesting in that book.
(This means that nothing in the book caught the person’s interest.)
#18. I found _______ under the bed yesterday.
“Something” refers to an unspecified object found under the bed.
#19. _______ can make a difference if we all contribute.
“Everything” emphasizes that all contributions will make a difference.
#20. I looked for my wallet but found _______ at all.
“Nothing” shows that the wallet was not found.
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