Indefinite pronouns

Description of somebody / anybody / nobody / someone / etc.

These words are indefinite pronouns. We use them when we talk about people, but we don't say exactly who.

SOME- words (someone, somebody)

Use some- in affirmative statements, offers, and requests.
✔ Someone is waiting for you.
✔ I need somebody to help me.

ANY- words (anyone, anybody)

Use any- in questions and negative sentences.
✔ Did anyone call?
✔ I didn't see anybody at the office.

NO- words (no one, nobody)

Use no- when you want to make a strong negative statement.
✔ Nobody knows the answer.
✔ There was no one in the room.

EVERY- words (everyone, everybody)

Use every- when you refer to all people in a group.
✔ Everybody enjoyed the class.