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Some vs Any Exercises (A2) — Free

Some and any: affirmative sentences, negatives, questions, offers and requests

Use some in affirmative sentences, with plural countable nouns and with uncountable nouns (There are some eggs. I need some help.). Use any in negative sentences and in most questions (We haven't got any milk. Are there any shops near here?). Use some in questions when you offer or ask for something, because you expect the answer yes (Would you like some tea? Can I have some water?). The same rule works for something/anything and someone/anyone: Someone is at the door, but I can't see anything. A common mistake is to use some in negative sentences: say 'I don't have any money', not 'I don't have some money'. Remember that 'not ... any' already makes the sentence negative, so don't add 'no' as well.

  1. There are eggs in the fridge. (some/any)

  2. We haven't got milk. (some/any)

  3. Are there good restaurants near here? (some/any)

  4. I bought new shoes yesterday. (some/any)

  5. Would you like tea? (some/any)

  6. Can I have water, please? (some/any)

  7. She didn't buy bread at the shop. (some/any)

  8. Have you got brothers or sisters? (some/any)

  9. There isn't sugar in my coffee. (some/any)

  10. I need help with my homework. Can you help me? (some/any)

  11. Listen! is knocking at the door. (Someone/Anyone)

  12. I can't see in this dark room. (something/anything)

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