A, An, Some, Any
We use A or AN with singular nouns.
A is used when a noun starts with a consonant sound;
e.g. a dog, a book, etc.
AN is used when a noun starts with a vowel sound;
e.g. an apple, an hour, etc.
We use SOME with countable nouns (only with their plural) and with uncountable nouns.
SOME is used in:
* positive sentences;
e.g. I have got some time.
* questions, expressing requests and offers;
e.g. Would you like some tea?
Can I have some biscuits?
We use ANY with countable nouns (only with their plural) and with uncountable nouns.
ANY is used in:
* negative sentences;
e.g. I haven‘t got any time.
* general questions;
e.g. Have you got any sisters?
Is there any tea left?
Choose the correct
1. “Is there ... tea in this kitchen?
9. “Are there any girls in your class?” “No, there aren´t … “
17. The Browns haven’t got … children.
25. I haven’t got … books to read
2. Sorry, there isn’t … more tea.
some any
a an
10. Are there … lamps in the house?
some a
any an
18. Have the Collins got … children?
an some
a any
26. Is there … book on the table?
a an
some any
3. Has Mr. Evans got … coffee?
some any
an a
11. This is … interesting newspaper.
a an
any some
19. “Is there any coffee in the kitchen?” “Yes, there is.....”
some any
a an
27. There are … cups of tea on the table.
some any
a an
4. Have the Evans got … flat?
any some
an a
12. “Have you got any glasses?” “No, I haven’t got …”
some a
any an
20. Have you got … chair for
me?
any an
some a
28. Is there … beer in the glasses?
a an
some any
5. There aren’t … flats to rent.
an some
any a
13. There isn’t … water in the glass.
some a
an any
21. “Is there any coffee in the cup?” “Yes, there is …”
a an
some any
29. There isn’t … beer in the bottle.
a some
an any
6. Are there … boys in this class?
an any
some a
14. In the park there are … very nice trees.
some any
an a
22. I’m reading … interesting book.
an any
some a
30. Mrs Green is having … coffee with milk.
some any
a an
7. We haven’t got … cinemas here.
any some
an a
15. Mr. Smith is having … bread.
any some
a an
23. There are … children in the street.
any some
an a
31. Is there … wine in the glass?
some a
any an
8. There are … girls in this class.
any some
an a
16. “Is there any beer in the glass” “No, there isn’t …”
some any
a an
24. Has Peter got … interesting books?
some any
an a
32. Have they got … books?
any some
an a
