Topics

Present

Past

Past to Present

Future

Abilities - Responsibilities

Asking Questions

Choosing the Right Phrase

Combining Verbs

Explaining Ideas

Describing Your World

Complex Ideas

Relating Ideas, People, Objects

Speaking about Objects

Wondering about Situations

Some Important Information

Use of Some and Any

Some

'Some' is used with count and noncount nouns in positive
sentences.

Example:

There is some love of fresh fruit in Iceland.

There is some thought behind our ordering and purchase procedures.

There are some television channels you can't get in our motel room.

There are some special occasions that require a liquor license.

Any

Use 'any' with both count and noncount nouns in negative
sentences.

Example:

There isn't any time left to develop a list of local clientele.

There aren't any menu items that we haven't discounted.

Use 'any' with both count and noncount nouns in questions.

Example:

Is there any note left by management about alcohol sales?

Are there any questions about nutrition practices?

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:

Jack wants the canning facility to be built somewhere in France.

Is there anyone who enjoys talking to salespersons?

Nothing is more vital to a main chef than a competent sous chef.

There isn't anything we can do about the poor service.

NOTE: 'somebody - someone' and 'anybody - anyone' are synonymous and can be used interchangeably.

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