1. Inglês
Indefinite Pronouns
Prof. CRISTIANO

2. Photo of the Week

3. 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

4. Indefinite Pronouns

5. 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

6. 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)

7. Important Points:

8. 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

9. 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

10. “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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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:

14. 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’

15. Testes de Vestibulares

16. 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

17. [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

18. 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

19. [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.

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

21. This person
has already
commited
suicide.
Cristiano

22. Cristiano

23. Obrigado!