Use of Any and Some

• Barbara: Is there any milk left?Katherine: Yes, there is some in the bottle on the table.Barbara: Would you like some milk?Katherine: No, thank you. I don't think I'll drink any tonight. Could I have some water, please?Barbara: Sure. There is some in the fridge.

• Barbara: Do you know anybody who comes from China?Katherine: Yes, I think there is someone who is Chinese in my English class.Barbara: Great, could you ask him some questions for me?Katherine: No problem. Is there anything special you want me to ask?Barbara: No, I don't have anything in particular in mind. Maybe you could ask him some questions about life in China. Is that OK?Katherine: I would be happy to do that for you.

• SOME• in positive sentences. • I have some friends.

• ANY• in negative sentences or questions. • Do you have any cheese? • He doesn't have any friends in Chicago.

some

• I got some nice presents for Christmas this year. • This job is going to take some time. • Look! There are some large black birds on the

roof of the church. • You have some butter on your chin. • If you are hungry, there are some biscuits in the

cupboard. • I'm sure I'll return to Japan some day. • There is somebody on the phone for you. • I'd like to go somewhere hot this summer.

any

• I didn't get any nice presents for Christmas this year. • I looked in the cupboard but I couldn't find any biscuits. • I don't need any help. • She's so rude. No wonder she doesn't have any friends. • I don't have anything to wear to the dance. • I'm not hungry. I don't want anything to eat.• Do you have any brothers or sisters? • Did you catch any fish? • Have you seen any good films recently? • Does anyone know the answer? • Are you going anywhere this Christmas?

EXCEPTION

• Would you like some bread? (offer)

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• Could I have some water? (request)

• offering/requesting:• Would you like some more tea? • Could I have some milk, please? • Do you want something to eat?

• it doesn't matter which ..:• You can come and ask for my help any time. • Which book shall I read? - Any one. It's up to

you. • You can sit anywhere but here. This is my seat!

• SOMEBODY, SOMEWHERE, SOMETHING

• We use "some" words - somebody, someone, somewhere and something - in positive sentences.

• He lives somewhere near here.

• ANYBODY, ANYWHERE, ANYTHING

• We use "any" words - anybody, anyone, anywhere and anything - in negative sentences or questions.

• Do you know anything about that boy?

• She doesn't have anywhere to go.

exercise1

• Would you ________like to eat? • I have _________money in my wallet. • Is there _______juice in the fridge? • He can't think of ________to do. • I'd like to go _______hot for my vacation. • Is there _______who plays tennis in your class? • I'm afraid I don't have ______answers to life's

problems. • Could I have ________Coke?