Some and any

• We use some for a number and (more than one) or an amount of something. The exact number or amount is not important.

• Some replaces _/_ in sentences with plural nouns.

  a/an
• Some is replaced by _ to form questions and negatives.


  any
• We use some in questions when we ask for something, when we offer something to someone, and when we suggest something.
• We usually say some before a noun in sentences and questions.
• We use some in a short answer without a noun.
• We can use 'some' and 'any' in a sentence without a noun if the meaning of the sentence is clear.
• You need _ lemons.

  some
• We've got _ oranges today. 

  some
• There are _ children in the park.

  some
• There are _ hotels in the town.

  some
• (Positive to Question)

  There are some cafes in the town.

  Are there any cafes in the town?
• There aren't _ cafes in the town.

  any
• (Positive to Question)

  I have got some apples.

  Do you have any apples?
• I haven't got _ apples.

  any
• Can I have _ red grapes?

  some
• Can I borrow _ money?

  some
• Why don't you give her _ advice?

  some
• Why don't we watch _ movies on TV tonight?

  some
• I didn't eat any salad but Peter ate _.

  some
• Maria took lots of photos of the mountains but Emma didn't take _.

  any
• I'm making some tea. Do you want _?

  some