Some Important Information
Use of Some and Any
Some
'Some' is used with count and noncount nouns in positive
sentences.
Example:
There is some question about profit to be made when choosing adjustable rate preferred stock over fixed rate.
There is some change in store for this investment.
There are some credit cards that require a minimum payment of 4% per month.
There are some mistakes in the minutes of a meeting from last Friday.
Any
Use 'any' with both count and noncount nouns in negative
sentences.
Example:
There isn't any balance left on the gift card.
There aren't any articles of association in effect within this organization.
Use 'any' with both count and noncount nouns in questions.
Example:
Is there any way to make the balance of payments form more simple?
Are there any endorsements on the policy?
Compound Words with 'Any' and 'Some'
Many compound nouns are constructed with 'any' and 'some'
somebody -- anybody
someone -- anyone
something -- anything
somewhere -- anywhere
Use the same rules as 'any' and 'some' with these compound nouns. Use compound nouns with 'any-' in negative sentences and questions. Use compounds nouns with 'some-' in positive sentences.
Example:
The futures market today isn't anything like it used to be.
There isn't anything he can do about the book value.
Common stock isn't for anybody that wants fixed income.
The due diligence committee wants to meet somewhere on the third floor.
NOTE: 'somebody - someone' and 'anybody - anyone' are synonymous and can be used interchangeably.