2.21 Complete the conversation with the
indefinite pronouns in the box. Then listen and
check.
anybody, anywhere, everyone ,nobody.
nothing, nowhere, someone, something
A: I've joined a group who want to start a
community garden in our neighbourhood.
B: What's that?
A Well, ... thought of the idea in New York over
40 years ago. Most New Yorkers live in flats.
and in many parts of the city there was?
for people to grow plants or enjoy the natural
environment. So local groups started working
to create gardens that people could share. We
think that's... we can do here in our city.
B. But I can't think of "... round here to put a
garden. There are just streets full of buildings.
1. You do not hear what I am saying because you very absent-minded today.
a) are being
b) are
c) have been
d) is
2. Anne is a fashion designer; she to the opening of every new fashion show in the city.
a) has gone
b) goes
c) has been going
d) is going
3. Sonia ___ as a computer programmer this year, but she'd like to try something different in the future.
a) has been working
b) has worked
c) is working
d) works
4. Peter and Mary on the platform. They have been waiting for their train for half an hour.
a) stand
b) have been standing
c) are standing
d) have stood
5. What with yourself? There is mud all over you!
a) are you doing
b) has you been doing
c) have you been doing
d) did you do
6. Jerry promised to come to work in time. He is
not here, and he even .
a) isn't calling
b) hasn't been calling
c) doesn't call
d) hasn't called
7. I think you very weak. Don't get out of bed. You'll only make your temperature go up again.
a) have been
b) are
c) are being
d) were
8. Her family from town to town ever since she can remember.
a) has moved
b) is moving
c) has been moving
d) moves
9. - Hello! May I speak to John, please? - Sorry, he is out. He has gone to the library. He for his History exam there.
a) reads
b) has been reading
c) has read
d) is reading
10. - Do you remember me? - Of course, I do. We several times before.
a) met
b) have been meeting
c) have met
d) meet
