Inglês Indefinite Pronouns Prof. CRISTIANO

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A man rides a motorcycle as he chases down a sheep that has fled in Tunisia on Saturday, August 11. __ ______ ____ as = while chase = pursue flee = scape

Indefinite Pronouns

Any - used in affirmative, negative and interrogative: Afirmative You can do anything you like. Negative She doesn’t have anywhere to go. Interrogative Do you know anybody here? (qualquer) (nenhum) (algum) Cristiano

Some Singular I used some of your sugar Some Singular I used some of your sugar. Plural I need some razor blades. – Atenção para o uso singular e plural: (a little) (a few)

Important Points:

Questions “Some” Could I have some milk, please Questions “Some” Could I have some milk, please? Would you like some water? “Any” Do you have any relatives living in town? Is there any sugar? Some or Any? Oferecimentos ou pedidos Todos outros tipos de perguntas

them Como sujeito: Somebody is knocking at the door. O pronome de referência: Secretary: ___ Somebody has arrived. Boss: ___ Ask ______ to sit down, please. Nas “If Clauses”, “any” é usado no lugar de “some”, com sentido de “algum” (nas afirmativas). Tell me if you see anybody I know. them Cristiano

“Brazilians, in Rio, seem to be always You meet a tourist on the street and you want to help her. George Howell (CNN reporter) came to Rio for the first time last year. Here is his opinion about Brazilians in Rio de Janeiro: “Brazilians, in Rio, seem to be always ready to steer a tourist”. Do you need any / some help? guide

Some or Any? some any any any any some any Can you lend me ________ money? I didn’t have ________ problems with it. If you have ________ questions, feel free to ask. Do you have ________ brothers or sisters? We hardly had ___________ difficulties. You’ll need a pair of scissors and ________ glue. I’ve brought ________ apples. Aren’t they beautiful? I could hardly see ______ birds. some any any any any some some any

No I have no time. None No, None (nenhum) My mother had two brothers. My father had none. They have loads of money, but I have none. - usamos “no” antes de substantivos. / I don’t have any time. Refere-se a um substantivo (singular ou plural) já mencionado. Cristiano

Neither (of) / None (of) Singular None of the sugar has been touched Neither (of) / None (of) Singular None of the sugar has been touched. Plural Neither of the students came early. (2 students) None of the students came early. (3 + students) - When we are referring to two things or people, we use neither (of). When we refer to a group of three or more, we use none of:

No, None or Neither? 1. She wanted some sugar but there was ______. 2. There was ____ end to our troubles. 4. They had ____ food. 5. ___________ of the boys are/is coming to the party. 6. How many tickets have you got? ______. 7. ____ words can describe the scene. 8. _______ eye is working properly. You need glasses. 9. ______ of the soldiers were killed in the war. 10. _______ of the parents came to meet the student’s teacher. none no no None/Neither None No Neither None Neither None students’

Testes de Vestibulares

UEL - I don't like to spend my vacation in the country UEL - I don't like to spend my vacation in the country. There is hardly _____ to do. a) something b) anything c) anywhere d) nothing e) everything

[UFSM 2003] Assinale a alternativa que completa corretamente as lacunas na frase: _____ campaign _____ benefits children education is worth doing. a) Some – which b) Any – whose c) Any – which d) None – that e) Some – who

UEL - Assinale, a letra correspondente à alternativa que preenche corretamente as lacunas da frase apresentada: Here is a riddle for you: Which hand should you stir soup with? _____. you’d rather use a spoon. a) Both b) Either c) Any d) Neither e) None

[UNESP 2004] Eating disorders _____ class, cultural, or gender boundaries. Therefore, they can affect _____. a) know no – anyone. b) know no – someone. c) know some – nobody. d) knows any – nobody. e) don't know any – nobody.

According to Lou Holtz, a religious figure is indispensable in life. Cristiano

This person has already commited suicide. Cristiano

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