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FernandoBasso Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

How to properly answer questions asked with Indefinite Pronouns

Q. “Does anyone need to remind you of important things?”
--> “Yes, someone/somebody does.”
--> “No, anyone/anybody does.” (or doesn't?)

Q. “Does someone comfort you when you are down the dumps?”
--> “Yes, someone/somebody does.”
--> “No, anyone/anybody doesn't.” (or does?)

What are the proper ways to answer these questions, and (if possible) why?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

Q. ) Q. ) no one/nobody does.

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Q. “Does anyone need to remind you of important things?”
--> “Yes, someone/somebody does.”
--> “No, anyone/anybody no one / nobody does.” (or doesn't?)

Q. “Does someone comfort you when you are down the dumps?”
--> “Yes, someone/somebody does.”
--> “No, anyon
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I'm not sure but these are possible answers:

Q. “Does anyone need to remind you of important things?”
Yes, sure. No, thanks.

Q. “Does someone comfort you when you are down the dumps?”
Yes, of course. No, I don't think so.
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Hi,

Natural answers are in blue. Most natural in bold.



Q. “Does anyone need to remind you of important things?”
--> “Yes, someone/somebody does.”
--> “No, anyone/anybody does.” (or doesn't?)

Yes, someone/somebody does.

Yes, they do.

No, no-one/nobody does (ie not anyone)
No, they do
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