Basic Details
Word: Anybody
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Meaning: Any person; used when referring to an unknown or unspecified person.
Synonyms: Anyone, any person
Antonyms: Nobody, no one
Idioms and Phrases
- Is anybody home? A phrase used to check if someone is present at home. Example: "He knocked on the door and asked, 'Is anybody home?'"
- Does anybody care? A rhetorical expression questioning whether someone is concerned about something. Example: "After the announcement, he wondered, 'Does anybody care about what I said?'"
Usage Examples
Example 1: If anybody has questions about the homework, they should feel free to ask the teacher.
Example 2: Is anybody going to the party this Saturday?
Example 3: I hope anybody who sees this message will help us out.
Fun Fact
The word "anybody" was first recorded in the late 14th century and has roots in the combination of "any" and "body," reflecting the idea of referring to any person without specifying which one.
Famous Quote
"Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt, which relates to the idea that anybody has the power to choose how to feel about themselves.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "anybody" mean?
a) A specific person
b) Any person
c) Nobody
d) Someone important
Answer: b) Any person
2. Which of these is a synonym of "anybody"?
a) Everyone
b) Anyone
c) Somebody
d) All
Answer: b) Anyone
3. What is an antonym of "anybody"?
a) Somebody
b) Everyone
c) Nobody
d) Every person
Answer: c) Nobody
4. Which sentence uses "anybody" correctly?
a) Can anybody help me with this task?
b) The anybody cat jumped on the table.
c) I saw anybody swimming in the pool.
d) The cake was eaten by anybody.
Answer: a) Can anybody help me with this task?
5. Which idiom can be used with "anybody"?
a) Is anybody home?
b) Everybodys fine
c) No body like it
d) Cant nobody do it
Answer: a) Is anybody home?
