Compound
Nouns and with Some, Any and No
Compound nouns are nouns made up of two or more words. The words
that make up a compound noun are words that can stand alone. Compound nouns
with "some", "any", "no" are most often used with
"thing", "body", "one", and "where".
Some
A compound noun with "some" indicates that a person, place, or thing
is not known or stated. It is often used with "thing",
"body", "one", and "where". It is generally used
in positive sentences and questions.
· There is something under the
bed.
· Somebody is knocking on the door.
· Someone is waiting to see you.
· I put my keys somewhere and now
I can't find them.
· Do you want to eat something?
· Is somebody at the door?
· Is someone at the door?
Any
A compound noun with "any" indicates that a person, place, or thing
is not known or stated. It is often used with "thing",
"body", "one", and "where". It is generally used
in negative sentences and questions.
· He doesn't know anything about
the incident.
· He doesn't know anybody at the
party.
· He doesn't know anyone at the
party.
· He didn't go anywhere all
weekend.
· Did anyone turn in the wallet?
· Is there anything to eat?
· Did you go anywhere this
weekend?
No
A compound noun with "no" indicates that there is no person, place,
or thing. It is often used with "thing", "body",
"one", and "where".
· They did nothing about the
problem.
· Nobody cared about what happened.
· They are going nowhere.
· No one cares about me.
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