Anything vs. Nothing vs. Something - English Grammar Exercise

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Do you know the difference between indefinite pronouns: anything, nothing, and something? Practice your knowledge with this free English grammar exercise. Read the sentences below and decide which one to use.

Question 1:

Yesterday, I was very hungry, almost starving. When I opened our fridge there was barely _______ to eat.

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b

Question 2:

Put it back on the shelf. We can't afford to buy _______ you want.

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b

Question 3:

I was so nervous before the English grammar exam. However, there was _______ worry about.

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b

Question 4:

I see you aren't thirsty. Did you have _______ to drink?

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b

Question 5:

I really hope you can keep a secret. If you tell _______ to him, even a single piece of information, I'll be furious!

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b

Question 6:

I was a little bored while waiting for the appointment. After a while, I wanted _______ to read, but I didn't see any magazines.

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b

Question 7:

After the tornado, there was barely _______ left on its place.

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b

Question 8:

You are so gross! Didn't your parents teach you _______ about table manners?

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b

Question 9:

I've been feeling down lately. It seems like _______ can make me happy anymore.

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b

Question 10:

Why did you buy these ugly shoes? There is scarcely _______ which you can put on with them.

A) something

B) anything

C) nothing

1 b