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Some / Any

📘 Some / Any

We use some and any with countable plural and uncountable nouns.


1️⃣ Some

  • Used in positive sentences.
  • Used in offers and requests.

Examples:

  • I have some friends.
  • Would you like some coffee?
  • She bought some apples.

2️⃣ Any

  • Used in negative sentences.
  • Used in questions.

Examples:

  • I don’t have any money.
  • Are there any oranges?
  • We don’t need any sugar.

3️⃣ Summary Table

Sentence Type Word to Use Example
Positive some She has some books.
Negative any He doesn’t have any friends.
Question any Do you have any questions?
Offer/Request some Can I have some water?

📝 Practice

Fill in with some or any:

  1. I have ___ pencils.
  2. Are there ___ bananas?
  3. She doesn’t have ___ money.
  4. Would you like ___ tea?
  5. We don’t need ___ bread.