基礎文法（English101)

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When to Use Any or Some

Use "some" in positive sentences. We use some for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Example: I have some friends.

Use "any" in negative sentences or questions. We use any for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Example: Do you have any cheese? - He doesn't have any friends in Chicago.

Use "some" in questions when offering or requesting something that is there.
Example: Would you like some bread? (offer) - Could I have some water? (request)

Use "any" in negative sentences or questions. We use any for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Example: Do you have any cheese? - He doesn't have any friends in Chicago.

Use "some" words - somebody, someone, somewhere and something - in positive sentences.
Example: He lives somewhere near here.

Use "any" words - anybody, anyone, anywhere and anything - in negative sentences or questions.
Example: Do you know anything about that boy? - She doesn't have anywhere to go.

 

Quiz

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the English grammar question. Each question has only one correct answer.

1. Q: Is there ____ who can help me?

 anyone
 someone

2. Q: I don't have ____ friends in Chicago.

 any
 some

3. Q: Have we got ___ milk in the fridge?

 any
 some

 

4. Q: Janet has ____ money in the bank.

 any
 some

 

5. Q: Would you like ____ cream in your coffee?

 any
 some

6. Q: He doesn't have _____ milk in the fridge.

 some
 any

7. Q: Could I have ____ water, please?

 any
 some

8. Q: Would you like _____ coffee after dinner?

 any
 some

9. Q: She has _____ time to help you today.

 any
 some

10. Q: My friends said _____ would be here today.

 anyone
 someone