Word of the Day: Anyone
anyone and anybody
(indefinite pronouns)
| subject | object | possessive adjective | possessive pronoun | reflexive pronoun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
anyone anybody 
|
anyone anybody
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anyone’s anybody’s
|
anyone’s anybody’s
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X
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Use “anyone” or “anybody” when asking questions about a person, or use these pronouns when a verb is negative.
subject = anyone or anybody
Use “anyone” or “anybody” when asking questions:
-
Is anyone inside the sauna?
Use “anyone” or “anybody” with negative verbs:
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No, there isn’t anyone inside.
anyone = one person or any person :
- A: Who can be successful in the United States?
- B: Anyone! It just takes a lot of hard work.
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