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Interactive Grammar: Indefinite Pronouns Agreement

Use everyone, nobody, something, each, either, and neither with singular or plural verbs following the rules.

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Duration
~36 min
Exercises
24
Level
Elementary

Overview

Use everyone, nobody, something, each, either, and neither with singular or plural verbs following the rules.

Always Singular

  • every-everyone, everybody, everything + singular verb
  • some-someone, somebody, something + singular verb
  • any-anyone, anybody, anything + singular verb
  • no-no one, nobody, nothing + singular verb

Possessive Reference

  • Formal: Everyone should bring his or her own equipment.
  • Inclusive/modern: Everyone should bring their own equipment. (widely accepted)
  • Agree in number: Everyone has submitted their assignment ✅
  • Avoid: Everyone has submitted their assignments — plural noun inconsistency.

Common Mistakes

  • ❌ Everyone have finished → ✅ Everyone has finished
  • ❌ Nobody were there → ✅ Nobody was there
  • ❌ Something are wrong → ✅ Something is wrong

When to use

Instructions

Everyone must submit their application by the deadline.

Rules

Nobody is allowed to leave until the bell rings.

Workplace

Something has gone wrong with the reporting system.

Discussion

Does anyone have any objections to this proposal?

Indefinite Pronouns: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct verb or pronoun to agree with the indefinite pronoun

Multiple Choice10 questions
1Everyone submitted the form by yesterday.
2Nobody allowed to leave early today.
3Something wrong with the new reporting system.
4Does anyone a spare pen I could borrow?
5Each of the participants asked to complete a short questionnaire.
6Nothing changed since the last quarterly review.
7Somebody left their bag in the conference room.
8Everyone should bring own reference materials.
9Neither of the proposals been formally approved.
10Anybody who finished may leave quietly.

Fill in the Blanks

Write the correct verb form to agree with the indefinite pronoun

Fill in the Blanks8 questions
1Everyone(be-perfect)been notified of the change in procedure.
2Nobody(know)the full extent of the damage yet.
3Something(go wrong)wrong with the data analysis.
4Each of the teams(submit)their interim reports on Friday.
5Nothing(resolve)been resolved since the last meeting.
6Somebody(need to)to take responsibility for this oversight.
7Anyone who(object)should raise the issue before the vote.
8Neither(work)of the proposed solutions satisfactorily.

Fix the Indefinite Pronoun Agreement Error

Correct the agreement error in each sentence

Error Fix6 questions

1Everyone have finished the assessment ahead of schedule.

2Nobody were present at the emergency briefing.

3Something are seriously wrong with this methodology.

4Each of the delegates have submitted their credentials.

5Anyone who have concerns should raise them formally.

6Nothing have changed since the original proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on subject-verb agreement cover?

Use everyone, nobody, something, each, either, and neither with singular or plural verbs following the rules.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Elementary (A2) learners and forms part of the Subject-Verb Agreement section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying this grammar topic?

Start with the definition, then study the examples carefully to understand how the pattern works in context. Practise identifying the structure in authentic sentences before producing your own — this recognition-first approach builds a strong foundation for accurate, confident use.

Your Grammar Learning Path

Follow the CEFR progression for this topic cluster.

  1. A1
    Subject Pronouns
  2. A2
    Collective Nouns Agreement
  3. A2
    Indefinite Pronouns AgreementYou are here
  4. B1
    Agreement with Either and Neither
  5. B1
    Complex Agreement Patterns

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