Talk about an unspecified quantity and recognise a common way to offer something.
The idea
Use some commonly in affirmative statements: We have some apples. Use any commonly in neutral negatives and questions: I do not have any cash; Are there any buses? In an offer or request, some is natural: Would you like some tea? Both words have other uses, so the choice depends on meaning and context.
Examples
- We have some apples.
- There is some bread on the table.
- I do not have any cash.
- Are there any buses today?
- Would you like some tea?
- Can I have some water, please?
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Do not assume that every question needs any: Would you like some tea? is a normal offer. Strong any can also mean that the choice does not matter.
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We have ___ apples. (some / any)
Show answer or example answer
some
some is the usual choice for an unspecified quantity in this affirmative sentence.
I do not have ___ cash. (some / any)
Show answer or example answer
any
any is the usual choice in this neutral negative sentence.
There is ___ bread on the table. (some / any)
Show answer or example answer
some
some introduces an unspecified amount of bread in this affirmative sentence.
Practice round
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We have ___ apples. (some / any)
I do not have ___ cash. (some / any)
There is ___ bread on the table. (some / any)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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