Some, any: difference and how to use
Some and any can be used with both plural nouns and uncountable nouns. There is a difference in usage between some and any, which you can see here:
| Some | |
| Some is used with the plural form of countable nouns and with uncountable nouns. | a pen, some pens (countable noun, plural) some water (uncountable noun) |
| Some is used in positive sentences. | There is some milk in the fridge. (milk = uncountable noun) I did some exercises. (exercises = plural countable noun) |
| We use some in offers. | Would you like some tea? (tea = uncountable noun) |
| We use some in requests. | Could you give me some advice, please? (advice = uncountable noun) |
| Any | |
| We use any with the plural form of countable nouns and with uncountable nouns. | a pen, any pens (pens = plural countable noun) any water (water = uncountable noun) |
| Any is used in questions. | Is there any milk in the fridge? (milk = uncountable noun) |
| Any is used in negative sentences. | There isn't any milk in the fridge. (milk = uncountable noun) |
See also:
8 uncountable nouns and common mistakes learners make when using them