6 Expressing quantity

Some, any, somebody, anything

1 Some and its compounds are used in affirmative sentences. Any and its compounds are used in
negatives and questions.
I have some questions. Affirmative
I can hear something.
I don’t want any dessert. Negative
Has anyone phoned? Question

2 Some and its compounds are used in requests or invitations, or when we expect the answer ‘yes’.
Could you give me some help?
Would you like something to drink? Request
Invitation

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3 Any and its compounds are used in affirmative sentences that have a negative
meaning.
I never have any luck.
I rarely email anyone after work.
4 Any and its compounds are used to express It doesn’t matter which/who/where.
I’ll drive you anywhere you like.
You can download any app here.
Complete the sentences.
anyone/anybody
1 I can’t see _____________
anything
I know.
2 I’ll watch _______ on TV. I don’t mind.
some
3 Would you like _____ tea?

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Nobody, no one, nowhere, nothing

1 These are more emphatic forms.

We went nowhere last year.
I’ll be doing nothing all day tomorrow.

2 They can be used at the beginning of sentences.

Nobody cooks as well as you do.
Nothing is ever free.

Complete the sentence.

No one/Nobody
____________ responded to my invitation.

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