The document explains the usage of 'some' and 'any' in English grammar. 'Some' is used in positive sentences, offers, and requests, while 'any' is used in negative sentences and questions. It includes examples and an activity to practice filling in the gaps with the correct articles.
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Some and Any
The document explains the usage of 'some' and 'any' in English grammar. 'Some' is used in positive sentences, offers, and requests, while 'any' is used in negative sentences and questions. It includes examples and an activity to practice filling in the gaps with the correct articles.
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Some /Any
1. "Some" (used in positive sentences) Activity 1. Fill in the Gaps:
Countable and Non-Countable. Directions: Choose the correct article based on the "Some" is used when you are talking about context. A/An and Some/Any. an unspecified quantity of something, but 1. I need ____ apple for the recipe. you know it's positive. It’s common in 2. Can you give me ____ advice? affirmative statements, offers, and 3. There isn’t ____ sugar in my coffee. requests. 4. We bought ____ new chairs for the office. Examples: 5. She has ____ interesting ideas. Affirmative Statements: o "I have some friends in New York." 6. I don’t have ____ time to talk right now. o "She bought some bread." 7. Do you have ____ milk in the fridge? Offers: 8. He is eating ____ sandwich for lunch. o "Would you like some tea?" 9. There are ____ students in the classroom. o "Can I offer you some cake?" 10. Would you like ____ tea with your cake? Requests: 11. I’ve got ____ book on the table. o "Can I have some water?" 12. Would you like ____ coffee? o "Could you give me some paper?" 13. There aren't ____ people in the park today. 2. "Any" (used in negative sentences and 14. He didn’t buy ____ fruit at the market. questions) Countable and Non-Countable. 15. I need ____ information about the event. "Any" is used mostly in negative sentences 16. She has ____ interesting friends. and questions when you don't know if 17. Can I have ____ bread, please? something exists or when you're talking 18. Are there ____ pencils in your bag? about a lack of something. 19. I saw ____ bird in the tree. Examples: Negative Sentences: 20. We don’t have ____ bananas at home. o "I don't have any money." Answer Key: o "She doesn’t want any help." 1. an Questions (when you're unsure or asking 2. some about the possibility of something): 3. any o "Do you have any milk?" 4. some o "Are there any tickets left?" 5. some o "Do you need any help?" 6. any o "Are there any oranges?" 7. any Key points: 8. a 1. Use some in affirmative sentences: 9. some o I have some books. 10. some o She needs some help. 11. a 2. Use any in negative sentences: 12. some o I don’t have any books. 13. Any o He doesn’t need any help. 14. Any 3. Any is also used in questions (but can be 15. Some used for both positive or negative answers): 16. Some o Do you have any books? (Yes, I have 17. Some some / No, I don’t have any.) 18. Any o Are there any eggs left? 19. A 20. any