Os pronomes indefinidos em inglês são uma parte importante do estudo da gramática. Essas palavras são usadas para se referir a pessoas, objetos ou lugares sem especificar exatamente quais são. Podem ser muito úteis para expressar quantidades indeterminadas ou quando a identidade do sujeito não é conhecida ou não é relevante. A prática constante é a chave para dominar o uso dos pronomes indefinidos, e estes exercícios foram desenvolvidos para ajudar os estudantes a identificar e utilizar corretamente esses pronomes na língua inglesa.
Os pronomes indefinidos incluem palavras como “someone”, “anything”, “nobody”, “each” e “all”, entre outros. Eles podem ter diferentes formas e usos, dependendo do contexto da frase. A realização de exercícios é uma forma eficaz de fortalecer o entendimento e aplicar de forma prática o conhecimento adquirido. Portanto, reserve um tempo para completar os exercícios a seguir, preenchendo as lacunas com o pronome indefinido adequado às situações apresentadas.
Exercício 1: Preencha as lacunas com o pronome indefinido correto
*Everybody* (everyone) in the room was silent when the verdict was announced.
I searched everywhere, but I couldn’t find *anything* (anything).
She was so generous that she shared her meal with *someone* (someone) less fortunate.
When I asked for volunteers, *nobody* (no one) came forward.
You should always be kind because you never know what *someone* (someone) else is going through.
*Someone* (someone) left their umbrella here; I wonder who it is.
*Anything* (anything) is better than just sitting here doing nothing.
Is *anyone* (anyone) interested in going to the museum this weekend?
There was *nothing* (nothing) she could do to change his mind.
*Each* (each) of the students gave a presentation about their research project.
*No one* (no one) believed that it was possible until he proved them all wrong.
If *anything* (anything) happens while I’m away, call me immediately.
He’s the kind of person who can make friends with *anyone* (anyone).
*Everyone* (everyone) was excited about the trip except for Jim.
*Somebody* (somebody) messed up the files; we need to sort them out again.
Exercício 2: Escolha o pronome indefinido correto para completar as sentenças
Can *anyone* (anyone) answer this question, or is it too difficult?
*Neither* (neither) of the two options seems appealing to me.
*No one* (no one) knew the answer; the question was really challenging.
You can bring *anything* (anything) you like to the potluck dinner.
*Everyone* (everyone) laughed at the joke except for her.
If you need help, don’t hesitate to ask *someone* (someone).
*Somebody* (someone) has to take responsibility for this mistake.
*Nobody* (no one) can do everything, but everyone can do something.
The teacher praised *each* (each) student for their hard work.
*Anything* (anything) you can do to help will be greatly appreciated.
I haven’t seen *anybody* (anyone) all day; the office has been empty.
To win a game of chess, you need to think about *every* (every) possible move.
*Someone* (someone) has left the door wide open, and now it’s starting to rain!
*Somebody* (somebody) will have to look after the cat while I’m away on vacation.
*Neither* (neither) of the movies playing tonight interests me.
