When do we use some and when do we use any?
| Some | ||
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Some: is used with the plural form of countable nouns, and with uncountable nouns |
a pen, some pens (countable noun) some water (uncountable noun) |
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| is used in positive sentences |
There is some milk in the fridge. (uncountable noun) I did some exercises. (countable noun, plural) |
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| is used in offers | Would you like some tea? (uncountable noun) | |
| is used in requests | Could you give me some advice, please? (uncountable noun) | |
| Any | ||
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Any: is used with the plural form of countable nouns, and with uncountable nouns |
a pen, any pens (countable noun) any water (uncountable noun) |
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| is used in questions | Is there any milk in the fridge? (uncountable noun) | |
| is used in negative sentences | There isn't any milk in the fridge. (uncountable noun) | |
