Insert the appropriate indefinite pronoun or adverb . 1.she wanted stamps but there were not in the machine 2 i know told me of the details. 3. i saw hardly i knew at the party, and i did not get to drink. 4. we did not think he'd succeed but he managed 5. who believes what jack says is a fool 6. have not you got friends in rome? i feel sure you have mentioned them once. 7. are there letters for me? 8. do not let in. i'm too busy to see 9. they can not have more strawberries, i want to make jam 10. when would like to come? day would you suit me. 11. where shall we sit? oh, will do 12. he's well known here but he's a (an not very important person) in his own country.
Explanation: The word "they" refers to the stamps, which is plural. Therefore, we need to use the plural form of the verb "were".
2. I know she told me all of the details.
Explanation: We need to use the pronoun "she" to refer to the person who told us the details. Additionally, we need to use the preposition "of" after the word "details" to show possession.
3. I hardly saw anyone I knew at the party, and I did not get to drink.
Explanation: The word "hardly" is used to emphasize that there were very few people at the party who were known to the speaker. Additionally, the word "anyone" is used as an indefinite pronoun to refer to people in general.
4. We did not think he would succeed, but he managed.
Explanation: Here, the word "he" is used as a pronoun to refer to a specific person. The verb "managed" is used to show that he was able to succeed despite our doubts.
5. Whoever believes what Jack says is a fool.
Explanation: The word "whoever" is used as an indefinite pronoun to refer to any person who believes what Jack says. The phrase "is a fool" is used to express the speaker's opinion about those people.
6. Haven't you got any friends in Rome? I feel sure you have mentioned them once.
Explanation: The word "any" is used with the noun "friends" to indicate that the speaker is asking about the presence of friends in Rome. Additionally, the word "them" is used to refer to the friends who have been previously mentioned.
7. Are there any letters for me?
Explanation: The word "any" is used to ask about the existence of letters for the speaker. It indicates that the speaker is open to receiving any letters, not just specific ones.
8. Do not let anyone in. I'm too busy to see anyone.
Explanation: The word "anyone" is used as an indefinite pronoun to refer to any person who wants to enter. The speaker is giving instructions not to allow anyone to come in because they are busy.
9. They cannot have any more strawberries. I want to make jam.
Explanation: The word "any" is used with the noun "strawberries" to indicate that the speaker does not want them to have additional strawberries. The verb "want" is used to express the speaker's desire to use the strawberries for making jam.
10. When would you like to come? Which day would suit me?
Explanation: The word "which" is used as an indefinite pronoun to ask about a specific day that would be suitable for the speaker. It indicates that the speaker is open to different options.
11. Where shall we sit? Anywhere will do.
Explanation: The word "anywhere" is used as an adverb to indicate that the speaker is open to sitting in any location. It shows a lack of preference for a specific seating area.
12. He's well known here, but he's a nobody in his own country.
Explanation: The phrase "a nobody" is used as an indefinite pronoun to refer to a person who is not important or famous. It indicates that the person is not recognized or valued in their own country.