Some and any

Theme Some and Any

Rules

1. Use some in positive sentences

I am going to buy some clothes.

There is some ice in the fridge.

We made some mistakes.

1. Use any in negative sentences

I’m not going to buy any clothes.

There isn’tany milk in the fridge.

We didn’t make any mistakes.

• and somein questions

In most questions (but not all), we use any (not some)

Is there any ice in the fridge?

Has he gotany friends?

Do you need any help?

We normally use some when we offer things

Would you like some coffee?

Exersice 1

Write some or any

1. I bought some cheese, but didn’t buy any bread.
2. I’m going to the post office. I need ___ stamps.
3. There aren’t _____ shops in this part of town.
4. Gary and Alice haven’t got _____ children.
5. Have you got ______ brothers or sisters?
6. There are ____ beautiful flowers in the garden.
7. Do you know ______ good hotels in London?
8. Would you like ___ tea? Yes, plese.
9. I’m thirsty. Can I have _____ water, please?
10. Don’t buy _____ rice.