Question Tags with Indefinite Pronouns Exercises

Indefinite pronouns like somebody, everyone, anybody, and someone refer to unspecified people. In question tags, these pronouns become they: "Somebody called you, didn't they?" "Everyone understood the lesson, didn't they?" This use of singular "they" is standard in modern English. Indefinite pronouns for things (something, anything) use it: "Something is wrong, isn't it?"

Note that "everybody" and "everyone" take singular verbs in the main statement (everybody is, everyone wants) but plural "they" in the tag. This may seem inconsistent, but it reflects how English handles unknown or unspecified people. "Everybody is ready, aren't they?" The tag uses "aren't" (plural) even though the statement uses "is" (singular). This pattern applies to all indefinite pronouns referring to people and is an important distinction for B1-B2 level grammar accuracy. Many learners incorrectly use "he" or "she" instead of "they," which examiners consistently mark as incorrect in Cambridge and IELTS assessments. Learning this pattern early prevents persistent errors in both written and spoken English.