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Compound Adverbs and Pronouns
Compound Adverbs and Pronouns
Compound Adverbs and Pronouns
Introduction
It is possible to compose compound adverbs and pronouns with the following words: every, some, any, and no :
Every
A compound pronoun or adverb containing every refers to all the elements of a group of people, of things, etc. When it
is followed by a verb, the verb must be in the singular form.
Everyone is here. = All the people are here.
He looked everywhere. = He looked in all the places.
Some
A compound pronoun or adverb containing some refers to unknown or undefined elements in a group. When it is
followed by a verb, the verb must be in the singular form.
Somebody is coming today.
I am looking for something to eat.
Any
Compound words that are formed with any have the same meaning as those formed with some. However, they are
used in interrogative expressions, negative expressions and expressions of doubt:
Is there anything interesting to do?
I can't find my umbrella anywhere.
Does anyone have my book?
No
Compound words formed with no express negation in affirmative sentences. (Compound words formed with no are
equivalent to: "not + any").
I have seen nobody. = I haven't seen anybody.
I have seen no one. = I haven't seen anyone.
We do not use two negatives in the same sentence: I haven't seen no-one.