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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

SOME and ANY

SOME and Any are used with both count nouns and non-count nouns to mean "a few" or  "a little".

SOME
 
1. SOME is used in positive sentences with either count nouns or non-count nouns to mean "a few" or "a little":
  • I went to the market and bought some oil.
  • We have some eggs left.
2. SOME can be used in questions when referring to:

  a. offers
  • Would you like some juice?
  • Do you need some sugar in your coffee? 
  b. requests
  • To the seller: Can you show me some new products?
  • Can I have some bread?
ANY

1. ANY is used in questions with either count nouns or non-count nouns to mean "a few" or "a little":
  • Do you have any new friends?
  • Have you got any butter left?
2. ANY is used in negative sentences with either count nouns or non-count nouns to mean "NONE":
  • I don't have any trouble recently. 
  • They don't have to face any problems if they want to set up the company.
 3. ANY can also be used in positive sentences with the meaning "whichever".
  •  Could you pass me a knife?
    ~Which one?
    ~Any knife. I don't mind.
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