This is a free sample from the e-book 600+ Confusing English Words Explained. It will help clear up your doubts about how to use English words correctly, so that you can speak and write more confidently. Click here for more information!“Some” is used in positive statements.
“Any” is used in negative statements and questions:
- I want some bread
- I don’t want any bread.
- Do we have any bread in the house?
Exception to the rule:
“Some” can be used in questions if you are offering something to someone, or asking for something:
- Would you like some bread?
- Can I have some extra ketchup for my fries, please?
Only use “some” and “any” with uncountable nouns and plural countable nouns:
- She wants some water. (water = uncountable noun)
- He hasn’t received any e-mails yet. (e-mails = plural countable noun)
Don’t use “some” or “any” with singular countable nouns:
- Can I have some apple? (apple = singular countable noun)
Can I have an apple? - Paul doesn’t have any car. (car = singular countable noun)
Paul doesn’t have a car.
Difference between "some" and "any"
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Question 1 |
He doesn't have _______ brothers or sisters.
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Question 2 |
Is there ____ orange juice in the fridge?
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Question 3 |
I had ____ leftover spaghetti for lunch.
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Question 4 |
Do you have _____ friends who speak English?
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Question 5 |
My boyfriend gave me _____ flowers for my birthday.
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Question 6 |
I put ____ paper in the printer.
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Question 7 |
Is there _____ sugar in this coffee?
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Question 8 |
Can you lend me _____ money? I'll pay you back next week.
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Question 9 |
I'm reading _____ interesting article.
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Question 10 |
Would you like ____ cup of coffee?
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Question 10 Explanation:
Although "coffee" is uncountable, "cup of coffee" is a singular countable noun, so we use "a"
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