LoginSome vs. Any
The general rule is to use 'some' in positive, and 'any' in negative and interrogative sentences.
What Are Their Main Differences?
The main difference between 'some' and 'any' is that we use 'some' mainly in positive sentences, while we use 'any' mainly in negative and interrogative sentences.
Differences
What They Refer to
- 'Some':
refers to a small quantity.
I wanted
- 'Any':
refers to the existence of something.
There are
Grammatical Functions
- 'Some':
is generally used in positive sentences.
Some in Interrogative Sentences
We can use 'some' in questions to offer something when we are sure the answer is positive.
"Would you like
- 'Any':
is generally used in negative and interrogative sentences.
Do you need
I don't need
'Any' in Affirmative Sentences
We can use 'any' in affirmative sentences, and it means 'it doesn't matter which'. In this case 'any' is most often followed by singular countable nouns.
You can take
Similarities
Using Singular and Plural Nouns
- 'Some' and 'any':
are both followed by plural countable nouns or singular uncountable nouns.
Please buy
Do you have
He claims that there is not
Using Singular and Plural Verbs
- 'Some' and 'any':
are both used with singular or plural verbs.
"Did you see the new collection of Cartier?" "
"How am I supposed to bake a cake?" "There are not
There wasn't
'Some of' and 'Any of'
- 'Some of' and 'any of':
are used with pronouns and determiners.
I don't know
Grammatical Functions
- 'Some' and 'any' are used as:
- pronouns
- determiners
Oh my God! This salmon tastes so good. Here, have
"How was the sandwich?" "I do not know, I didn't have
I am not hungry. I have had
Do you have
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