Anything vs. Anyone
Anything
'Anything' can refer to whatever thing no matter what it is. It's usually used in negative sentences. When you do not care what a thing is, you can use 'anything'.
Example
We didn't know anything about their family history.
We can't do anything.
'Anything' in Questions and Conditionals
'Anything' can be used in questions and conditional sentences to ask or talk about whether something is present or happening.
Example
Is anything wrong?
If there's anything I could do, let me know.
Anyone
'Anyone' is the singular indefinite pronoun that refers to an unspecific person (any person).
Example
Anyone can win. It's a matter of chance.
Use Singular Verbs for Both
'Anyone' and 'anything' are both used with a singular verb.
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