Some and Any
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Some is usually used to indicate positive substance. Any is used in questions and negatives. For example,
There is some bread on the table.
I would like some more meat.
Do you have any towels?
There aren't any more oranges.
Some and any can also be used as parts of indefinite pronouns: something, somebody, anything, anyone.
Be careful when using some and any alone in sentences.
| I don't have some.
I don't have any. | (Incorrect)
(Correct) |
Some can also be used in certain types of questions, such as offers and requests. For example,
Would you like some more pie?
Could I have some candy?
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