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Some, any
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When do we use some and any?
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We can use some and any with both countable and
uncountable nouns to talk about quantity. We use
some when we are not sure about the quantity,
when the exact quantity is not important
or when we do not want to say the exact quantity.
Put some olives on the pizza. There is some bread
on the table.
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We use any in questions to ask about the
quantity. We also use it in
negative statements to say there is nothing.
Are there any tomatoes in the salad? Yes, there
are some tomatoes in the salad.
Is there any milk in the fridge? Yes, there is
some milk in the fridge.
How do you give a positive answer to these
questions?
There arent any onions. There isnt any water.
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Practice
Read the conversation and fill in the blanks
using some or any.
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Waiter Good evening. May I take your order?
Man Yes, please. Wed like
bread and dips to start, and Id like the grilled
salmon as my main course. Waiter Im afraid
there isnt salmon left. We do have
fish pies though. Man Is there
meat in the pie? Im vegetarian, you
see. Waiter No, there isnt meat in
it. Man Great! Ill have that then.
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Waiter What would you like, madam? Woman
Id like the beef steak, but I see that comes
with chips on the side. Do you have
choices that are healthier? Waiter Yes, you
can have vegetables instead.
Woman Thats great, thank you. Waiter No
problem. Now, would you like
drinks? Man Yes, wed like wine,
please. Waiter Certainly, sir. Ill get you the
wine list.
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The end