Use some in positive sentences: Use any in negative sentences:

O I'm going to buy some clothes. O I'm not going to buy any clothes.
O There's some milk in the fridge. O There isn't any milk in the fridge.
O W e made some mistakes. We didn't make any mistakes.

any and some in questions [ Do you have |

In most questions (but not all) we use any (not some): I any money? J

O Is there any milk in the fridge?

Does he have any friends?
Do you need any help?
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We normally use some (not any) when we offer things
(Would you lik e ...?):
a: W ould you like some coffee?
b: Yes, please.

or when we ask fo r things (Can I have ... ? etc.):

a: Can I have some soup, please?
b: Yes. Help yourself.
O a: Can you lend me some money?
b: Sure. How much do you need?

some and any without a noun

I didn't take any pictures, but Jessica took some. (= some pictures)
o You can have some coffee, but I don't want any. (= any coffee)
o I've just made some coffee. W ould you like some? (= some coffee)
o 'Where's your luggage?' 'I don't have any.' (= any luggage)
o 'Are there any biscuits?' 'Yes, there are some in the kitchen.' (= some biscuits)

something / somebody (or someone) anything / anybody (or anyone)

She said something. She didn't say anything.
I saw somebody (or someone). O I didn't see anybody (or anyone).
W ould you like something to eat? Are you doing anything tonight?
Somebody's at the door. Where's Sue? Has anybody seen her?

( a and some 4 Unit 68 somebody/anything etc. 4 Unit 79