EXERCISE 25. Sentence practice.
Directions: Complete the sentences. Use something, someone, anything, or
anyone.
1. I have something in my pocket.
2. Do you have anything in your pocket?
3. Ken doesn't have anythingin his pocket.
4. I bought something when I went shopping yesterday.
5. Rosa didn't buy anything when she went shopping.
6. Did you buy anything when you went shopping?
7. My roommate is speaking to someone on the phone.
8. Yuko didn't tell anyone her secret.
9. I talked to someone at the phone company about my bill.
10. Did you talk to anyone about your problem?
11. Kim gave me something for my birthday.
12. Paul didn't give me anything for my birthday.
13. Did Paul give you anything for your birthday?
14. My brother is sitting at his desk. He's writing an e-mail to
15. The hall is empty. I don't see anyone.
16. A: Listen. Do you hear a noise?
B: No, I don't. I don't hear anything.
17. A: Did you talk to Jim on the phone last night?
B: No. I didn't talk to anyone.
18. A: Where's your bicycle?
B: someone stole it.
Someone and somebody have the same meaning. Anyone and anybody have the same meaning.
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