Some or Any

Some Countable – Some people in my class like jazz. Uncountable – There was some snow here last winter.

Positive sentences Some is used in positive sentences: I have some friends. We bought some coffee.

Offering We use some in questions when we expect the answer to be 'yes' or when we are offering something, otherwise, we use any: – Would you like some milk?

Requests Some is also used in questions when we are making a request: – Can I borrow some money?

Any Countable – I don’t have any friends. Uncountable – There isn’t any bread.

Negative sentences Any is used in negative sentences: – I don't have any homework. – There isn't anyone in the classoom.

Questions Any is used in questions: – 'Do you have any money?’ – 'Is there any sugar?'

Use some or any We will have ___ news soon. Would you like ___ breakfast? There is not ___ rain in summer. Can I have ___ coffee? I think I will have ___ toast. Do you have ___ pets? She had ___ good ideas. He does not have ___ patience. some any some any some any

Something or Anything Is there _____ I could do for you? There is _____ in your hair. He said _____ stupid. Did you buy _____? There isn't _____ in the fridge. Do you know_____about Ireland? I couldn't see _____ in the dark. Bob asked her _____. something anything something

Someone or Anyone I know _____who is 100 years old. There is _____ at the door. Did _____ call? There wasn't _____ at home. I think there is _____ in the bushes. I won't tell _____ about your secret. I didn't know the way, so I had to ask _____. Has _____ seen my keys? I would not give my bike to _____. someone anyone someone anyone someone anyone someone