2015-10-14
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1. The gun was looked for ___________ in the house but was not found.
A nowhere B everywhere C somewhere
2. He murmured __________ I could not understand.
A something B anything C everything
3. I didn’t see _________ strange about her letter.
A something B anything C nothing
4. There was _________ so odd about his tone that I looked at him in surprise.
A something B anything C nothing
5. There was _________ to do but wait.
A something B anything C nothing
6. She lives __________ in the suburbs. But I’ve got no idea where exactly.
A anywhere B somewhere C nowhere
7. ___________ is clear now. Not a single doubt is left.
A something B nothing C everything
8. He has disappeared to ____________. Nobody saw him ever since.
A somewhere B nowhere C anywhere
9. All the tourists were saved. Fortunately ___________ was injured.
A someone B no one C everyone
10. There was __________ special in what she said.
A something B nothing C everything
11. Why are you smiling? Have I said __________ funny?
A something B anything C nothing
12. If you learn _________ important, please, inform me immediately.
A something B anything C nothing
13. I must have seen him _________. His face looks quite familiar.
A anywhere B somewhere C nowhere
14. Do you remember putting the keys __________ in the room? Couldn’t you leave them in the car?
A somewhere B anywhere C everywhere
15. We turned the house upside down but we couldn’t find your ring __________.
A somewhere B anywhere C everywhere
16. Shall I bring _________ to drink?
A something B anything C everything
Exercise 31. Supply some, any, no or their derivatives.
1. Here are … books by English writers. Take … book you like. 2. There are … boys in the garden because they are at school. 3. I can see … on the snow, but I don’t know what it is. 4. Are there … desks in the classroom? – Yes, there are many. 5. There are … books on this desk, but there are … exercise-books. 6. Did he say … about it? – No, he said …. 7. What shall I do now, Mom? I have done my homework. – You can do … you like. 8. There was … in the street because it was very late. 9. … wants to see him. 10. Is there … here who knows this man? 11. Have you … books on Dickens? I want to read … about him. I have read … books by Dickens and I am interested in the life of the writer. 12. Can … tell me how to get to the Public Library? – Yes, take … bus that goes from here towards the railway station and get off at the third stop. 13. Please, bring me … apples, Mary. 14. That is a very easy question – … can answer it. 15. It is so dark here! Can you see … in front of us? 16. Do you know … has broken the door of the gym? 17. Do you know … here? 18. She said she could recognize … because of their painted faces. 19. I’m sure there is … inside, just knock louder. 20. Everybody thinks she should buy … for the party. 21. Nelly has got very important news. It’s … you would like to hear. 22. Sally, there is … downstairs who wants to speak to you. 23. I think there is … strange about this man. 24. There is always … I don’t understand. 25. Are you waiting for …? 26. Is there … else you would like me to explain you? 29. … ever interests him. 30. … serious can come out of this. 31. What a naughty dog? We can’t find him …. 32. There was … in the room. 33. We’ve done … possible. But all in vain.
Exercise 32. Supply anybody/anyone, nothing, anything, nobody/no one, somebody/someone or something/somewhere/anywhere.
1. I want to tell you ______.
2. Is there _______ in the basket? – No, it’s empty.
3. Can ______ translate these sentences?
4. I’ve prepared ______ for dinner which you’ll like very much.
5. I’m afraid he knows ______ about it.
6. Would you like ______ to start with before you order the main course?
7. I know _______ who can help you.
8. I’m sure _______ had taken your bag.
9. Is there _____ here who can speak Japanese?
10. There was _____ in the room. It was dark.
11. Do you live _____ near Jim?
12. They slept in the park because they didn’t have _____ to stay.
13. At the party you’ll see ______ you haven’t met yet.
14. He left without saying _______ to _______.
15. I think there is ________ wrong with my watch.
16. The door-bell rang but there was ______ there.
17. If ______ delays you, you must let me know.
18. Where did you go for your holiday? – _________. I stayed at home.
19. The town was still the same when I returned. ________ has changed.
