Some and Any

Some and Any

Use of some and any
Some and any are used to state the quantity, amount of something.
When using some or any, the exact number is not stated. Some and any are
quantifiers.
Some and any can be used when:
1. The exact number is not known.
2. The exact number is not important or relevant.
3. Some and any are used with countable and uncountable nouns.

Study the following tables:

Interrogative Affirmative Negative

Are there any tomatoes in the fridge? Yes, there are some. No, there aren't any.
Is there any orange juice? Yes, there is some. No, there isn't any.

Offering Responding
Would you like some coffee? Yes please I'd like some.

Making a request Responding

Would you mind lending me some money? Of course here you are.

The rules of Some and Any:

SOME:
Use some in positive (affirmative) sentences. Some is used for both
countable and uncountable nouns.

ANY:
Use any for countable and countable nouns in interrogative sentences
and negative sentences. EXCEPTION: Use some in questions when offering or
requesting something.

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 Some and Any

Something, anything, somewhere, anywhere, someone, anyone:

The same rules are true for something and anything, someone and
anyone, and somewhere and anywhere.

Policeman: Is there anyone at home?

Criminal: Yes there is someone there! My friend.
Policeman: Is there anything in your pocket?
Criminal: Yes there is something. A gun!
Policeman: Did you go anywhere recently?
Yes I went somewhere. I went to the old man's house to steal his
Criminal:
money.

Choose the correct word (some or any).

1. I need a car and _____________ dollars.
2. He would like _____________ help.
3. There aren't _____________ policemen on the street.
4. Do you know _____________ plumber?
5. He needs to make_____________ friends.
6. Do you have _____________ idea why he is always alone?
7. Charley doesn't have _____________ friends, too.
8. My sister has got _____________ interesting books about history.
9. My mum doesn't read _____________ poetry.
10. I've got _____________ news for you.

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