Question

Fill in the blank using a suitable indefinite pronoun:
___________ of Shelley's poems were received well during his life time.

• A. None
• B. No
• C. Nobody
• D. No one

Answer 1

The correct option is A None

An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun which refers to a non-specific person or thing.

The word, 'none' is an indefinite pronoun which means 'not any'. 'None of Shelley's poems' means 'not a single poem of Shelley'. It fits the blank correctly to make a meaningful sentence. Hence, option A is correct.

The word, 'No' is a determiner, which is usually followed by a noun. It is also used as a noun and an adverb. It is not a pronoun and does not meaningfully complete the given sentence. Option B is incorrect.

The words 'nobody' and 'no one' are indefinite pronouns which mean 'no person'. These words cannot describe 'Shelley's poems' which are non-living things. Hence, options C and D are incorrect.