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Some and Any Notes

The document discusses the use of the words "some" and "any" with plural nouns and uncountable nouns. It states that "some" is generally used in positive sentences while "any" is generally used in negative sentences. It also notes that "any" is generally used in questions, but "some" is used when offering, asking for, or suggesting something.

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Some and Any Notes

The document discusses the use of the words "some" and "any" with plural nouns and uncountable nouns. It states that "some" is generally used in positive sentences while "any" is generally used in negative sentences. It also notes that "any" is generally used in questions, but "some" is used when offering, asking for, or suggesting something.

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Some and Any

We use SOME and ANY with plural nouns and uncountable nouns.
Some is generally used in positive sentences.
Any is generally used in negative sentences.

I have some information for you about flights to Paris.


(Positive - Uncountable)

I don't have any information for you about flights to Paris.


(Negative - Uncountable)

We met some friends for drinks after work yesterday.


(Positive - Plural Countable)

I didn't see any friends there on Thursday.


(Negative - Plural Countable)

I think he will have some time to speak to you today.


(Positive - Uncountable)

I don't think he will have any time to speak to you today.


(Negative - Uncountable)

Questions with Some and Any


Generally, we use ANY in questions.

Do you know any famous people?

Do you have any children?

But, SOME is used in the following circumstances:


1. When we are offering something.

Would you like some coffee?

Do you want some sugar for your coffee?

2. When we are asking for something.

Could I have some salt, please?

Can I have some fries with that?

3. When we are suggesting something.

Why don't we watch some movies on TV tonight?

Why don't you give her some advice?

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