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In statements:
SOME ANY
We use some in positive statements. We use any in negative statements.
Examples: Examples:
I’m going to buy some clothes this summer. I’m not going to buy any clothes this summer.
There is some ice in the freezer. There isn’t any ice in the freezer.
They made some mistakes. They didn’t make any mistakes.
She needs some money. She doesn’t need any money.
In questions:
SOME ANY
We usually use some (not any) in questions when: We use any in most questions (but not all. See
1. we offer things. questions with some).
Examples: Examples:
Would you like some coffee? Are you going to buy any clothes?
Do you want some ice-cream? Is there any ice in the freezer?
Did they make any mistakes?
2. we ask for things (with a certain quantity in Does she need any money?
mind).
Examples: In general we use any in all other situations.
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In negative statements
SOME ANY
We never use some in a negative statement. We always use any in negative statements
containing either:
1. a negative verb
2. an adverb or preposition with a negative
meaning.
Examples:
Exercises
II. Describe the last party you attended, mentioning the quantities of food and drinks available.
Example:
There were some bottles of wine, but there wasn’t any Scotch.
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Key check.
I. 1. any 2. some 3. some 4. any 5. some 6. some 7. any 9. any 10. any.
II. Check your answers with your lab teachers