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Department of Education
Region X-Northern Mindanao
Division of Iligan City
Northeast II-A District
Dalipuga, Iligan City
Module in English VI
Use Verb that Agrees With the Indefinite Pronoun
Sequence Events From a Given Selection
Authors:
GERLY PALER FABRICANTE
Kabacsanan ES English Coordinator
MELANIE E. VERANO-MABANTA
Dalipuga CS English Coordinator
REGENE M. CARCASONA
Linanot ES English Coordinator
I. INTRODUCTION
This module is especially designed to help pupils learn and use the English language
efficiently and effectively. This focuses on indefinite pronouns and verbs that agree with
indefinite pronouns.
The series of exercises are all carefully selected and designed according to the
learners needs, interests, and experiences. This module will surely enable the learners to
acquire mastery and boost their confidence in answering grammar quizzes and tests.
II. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
This module aims to develop mastery among the learners in identifying indefinite
pronouns and using verbs that agree with indefinite pronouns.
III. LEARNING CONCEPTS
An indefinite pronoun does not refer to
any particular person, place or thing.
It is vague, not definite.
Some indefinite pronouns are always
singular, always plural, while
others are either singular or plural.
anyone
anybody
anything
everything
either
each
everyone
much nobody
nothing
little neither
no one
one
other somebody
Examples:
Everybody needs a friend.
No one is allowed to stay in the campus after 6
P.M.
Neither of these two reports is acceptable.
Any More
MostNone
Some
Lets Practice !
A. Complete each sentence with an appropriate verb in the present tense. Underline the
correct verb.
1. Everyone (is, are) part of the carabao cart relay.
2. The players are ready, and each (has, have) a chance to play.
3. Everyone (has, have) a good view of the field.
4. Something unexpected often (happen, happens).
B. Underline the appropriate verb in the present tense to complete the sentence.
1. Both Ann and Eloisa (is, are) cheering for your team.
2. Few of the spectators (leave, leaves) early.
3. Many of us (go, goes) together to the victory.
4. Few (sing, sings) like professional.
5. Others (speak, speaks) many languages with ease.
6. Many villagers (go, goes) to church daily.
7. Both (feel, feels) happy about their class success.
8. Many (is, are) cheerful in Iligan City.
9. Several (is, are) trained to do special surgery using a new equipment.
10. Both (is, are) new doctors.
11. All (care, cares) about their schools battle for the championship team.
12. None of their joy (is, are) hidden.
13. Most of the players (like, likes) to celebrate.
14. Most of the milk (are, is) nutritious.
15. Most Filipinos (like, likes) basketball as sport.
Remember:
Singular indefinite pronouns used singular personal pronouns like he,
his, him, she, her, it.
Ex. Someone threw his sandwich outside the window.
Everyone is encouraged to bring his family to the picnic.
Plural indefinite pronouns used plural personal pronouns like they,
their, them.
Ex. Several have bought their tickets to the concert in advance.
Many of them did not do their assignment today.
Lets Practice!
A. Encircle the appropriate pronoun to complete each sentence.
1. (Everybody, All) is concerned about the disappearance of carabaos.
2. (Each, Everyone) pupil had the chance to visit the carabao center.
3. (Many, All) are against the new policy. Only few favour it.
4. (Several, One) are also lost due to the increasing need of consumer for carabeef.
5. (Both, Some) Patrick and Erick joined the contest.
6. (Anyone, Anything, Somebody) is possible if you work hard for it.
7. Rudeness and dishonesty appeal to (some, each, anything.)
8. If (no one, someone, few) gives us favors, we should not forget it.
9. (Someone, All, Something) should be done to promote desirable traits.
10. (Anything, Few, Everyone) should be willing to help a person in need.
his
him
he
her
it
1. Everybody did ____________ best for each one wanted to win in the contest.
2. Many performed __________ parts well, but not all of them won.
3. A few were able to write _______________ answers.
4-5. Nobody committed mistakes in __________ experiment, for all of _______ prepared
well.
6. Everybody felt that ____________ part was as important as that of the others.
7. Several of the students make sure that __________ effort would not be wasted.
8. All showed ______ appreciation for each members participation.
9. Few of the pupils did not make _______ project.
10. Each participant willingly gave __________ contribution to the campaign.
11. Both Sheila and Liza are good in _____ performances.
12. Neither James nor his friends gave ______ contribution.
13. Only a few parents did not give ______ opinions.
14. Carl managed to put everything in _______ place.
15. Either Liza or Jing will share ________ talents in drawing.
Evaluation
Exercise 1
A. Underline the indefinite pronouns in the following paragraph.
I went on another trip last week. Few have visited the park I saw, because everyone
visits the museum. I saw something moving in the woods, but could not see it clearly. Then
there was more movement and everybody saw it. Either could have been a bear or both were
just the wind. Nobody could figure it out, but we had many guesses. The scenery there was
gorgeous; one could see for miles. Anybody would love that one view of the valley because
nothing is more beautiful.
B. Read the following sentences. Identify the indefinite pronoun in each. Write your
correct answer on a sheet of paper.
1. Anyone is always welcome in Filipino homes.
2. Anything is possible if you work hard for it.
3. Somebody wants to have a Filipino pen pal.
4. Everybody loves to see the beautiful countryside.
5. Everyone is willing to help a person in need.
6. Filipinos are generally trustful. They accept anybody who comes their way.
7. Rudeness and dishonesty appeal to nobody.
8. In a Filipino home, no one experiences being ignored.
9. Something should be done to promote our desirable traits.
10. Someone exhibited a weakness. Nobody is perfect.
Exercise 2
A. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate indefinite pronoun. Write your answers on a
piece of paper.
1. ______ who visits the Philippines usually comes back for a second visit.
2. ______ says Filipinos are very lucky to have a rich and beautiful country.
3. In a Filipino family, _____ loves one another.
4. In a Filipino home, ______ is welcome anytime.
5. _____ once called us lovely people of a lovely country.
6. Filipinos try to make ______ feel happy and comfortable.
7. Our forefathers tried not to do _____ dishonest.
B. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in parenthesis
1. Everybody in the class (seem, seems) to be excited about the trip.
2. No one but Aunt Lulu and Uncle Tom (know, knows) about my secret.
3. Everything (has, have) been set for the coronation night of Miss Sto. Nino.
4. Mr. Adolfo said, Nobody (is, are) exempted from doing community work.
5. Neither of the girls (play, plays) the piano.
6. One of Rowenas dogs (has, have) had puppies.
7. Nobody (knows, know) the winners yet.
8. Everyone (buy, buys) fish, meat and vegetables at the market.
9. Someone (is, are) using my pen.
10. One of our trucks (is, are) needed by the men to help the flood victims.
11. Several men (was, were) called to a meeting at the Barangay Hall last Tuesday.
12. Each of us (has, have) his own particular ideas and interests.
13. Some individuals (is, are) highly talented in music and art.
14. Someone (stand, stands) in the doorway.
15. One of the guests (helps, help) the children.
16. Some of the responsibility (was, were) yours.
17. Both (wishes, wish) to help with the scenery.
18. Most of the workers (has, have) left the building.
19. Neither of the girls (likes, like) chocolate pudding.
20. Few (has, have) time for other activities.
21. Any of this clothing (is, are) ready for the volunteers.
22. None of the weather report (has, have) changed since this morning.
23. Neither Bambi nor her sisters (has, have) studied Spanish.
24. Both the teachers and the principal (attends, attend) the school dances.
25. Either violins or a piano (plays, play) during the dinner.
26. Neither family responsibilities nor illness (has, have) kept Mrs. Pascua from her job
as a mail
Exercise 3
carrier.
Directions: Each item consists of a question followed by four options in letters A, B, C, and
D. Choose your answer from the four options and then, on your Answer Sheet, blacken the
circle of the item number that corresponds to your answer.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Everyone ____ a unique personality.
A. is
B. has
C. are
D. have
B. knows
C. knews
D. Known
B. believes
C. believer
D. believing
4. Both the lame and the blind ____ blessed with the sense of hearing.
A. is
B. has
C. are
D. was
B. keeps
D. kept
6. _____ of the children will join the fieldtrip this year due to economic crisis.
A. Few
B. Many
C. Several
D. Nobody
B. somebody
C. no one
D. someone
B. Somebody
C. All
D. Everybody
9. ______ Janet and John are going to attend the childrens Sunday Mass.
A. Both
B. Each
C. Neither
D. Either
B. wishes
C. wished
D. wishs
11. Its the day of the town fiesta. Everyone _____ busy preparing for the event.
A. am
B. are
C. is
D. were
12. Everybody _______ that this is the most awaited time of the year.
A. knew
B. knows
C. known
D. knowned
B. supports
C. supporting
14. Somebody in the fiesta preparation committee ___________ to invite a famous magician
to grace the affair.
A. decide
B. deciding
C. decides
15. Both of my aunts from America _______ coming to experience our towns fiesta
celebration.
A. is
B. are
C. am
D. was
B. believe
C. believed
D. believing
B. goes
C. gone
D. going
18. A few _____ at the beach already in the wee hours of the morning.
A. is
B. are
C. am
D. was
B. admirer
C. admires
D. admiring
B. was
C. are
D. am
B. were
C. are
D. am
B. are
C. was
D. am
B. Has
C. have
D. was
B. have
C. is
D. has
B. asked
C. asks
D. ask
B. loving
C. loves
D. lovely
A. bring
B. bringing
C. brings
B. was
C. is
D. have
B. are
C. is
D. have
B. goes
C. go
d. are
B. believes
C. believe
32. Some kids ______ the little boy who is playing alone.
A. tease
B. teases
C. teasing
B. was
C. are
D. has
B. are
C. was
D. has
B. wanting
C. wants
D. wanted
A. dont
B. do
C. doesnt
D. does
B. am
C. are
D. will
B. reminding
C. reminds
D. reminder
B. caring
C. cares
D. careful
B. am
C. were
D. will
B. will
C. have
D. shall
B. was
C. have
D. were
B. are
C. am
D. will
B. am
C. have
D. shall
A. has
B. am
C. have
D. are
B. has
C. were
D. have
B. spoken
C. speaks
D. speaking
B. will
C. are
D. shall
B. has
C. are
D. have
B. trying
C. tries
B. keeping
C. keeps
D. keeped
B. knows
C. knowing
D. known
B. asking
C. asks
D. is asking
B. inviting
C. invites
D. are inviting
B. am
C. are
D. will
B. will
C. were
D. shall
B. will
C. have
D. shall
B. thinking
C. thinks
D. is thinking
B. smiling
C. smiles
D. is smiling
B. is
C. have
D. are
(No one)
(All)
(Someone)
(Anybody)
(anyone)
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