SOME AND ANY
Presentation and practice.
COUNTABLE NOUNS
Use me in affirmative
sentences.
The noun next to me is
plural.
Example
There are some students in the class
COUNTABLE NOUNS
Use me in questions in
one case...
To offer or ask for
something.
Would you like some candies?
Examples
Could you lend me some coins?
COUNTABLE NOUNS
Use me in questions and
negative sentences.
The noun next to me is
plural.
Are there any yogurts in the fridge?
Examples
I don’t have any coins.
How do you say...?
¿Necesitas alguna moneda?
Do you need any coins?
¿Tienes alguna pregunta?
Do you have any questions?
Necesito algunos libros.
I need some books.
No hay ninguna manzana.
There aren’t any apples.
How do you say...?
¿Quieres unas fresas?
Would you like some strawberries?
¿Puedes traer alguna cerveza?
Can you bring some beers?
No me gusta ninguna fruta.
I don’t like any fruits.
¿Comiste algo ayer?
Did you eat anything yesterday?
UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
Use me in affirmative
sentences.
The noun next to me is
singular.
Example
There is some coffee in the pot.
COUNTABLE NOUNS
Use me in questions in
one case...
To offer or ask for
something.
Would you like some coffee?
Examples
Could you bring me some water?
COUNTABLE NOUNS
Use me in questions and
negative sentences.
The noun next to me is
singular.
Is there any butter in the fridge?
Examples
I don’t have any money.
How do you say...?
¿Quieres leche?
Do you want some milk?
No había nada de azucar.
There wasn’t any sugar.
Cogí algo de dinero.
I took some money.
Me dijeron que no había noticias.
They told me that there wasn’t any news.
Choose the correct option
1. Sue went to the cinema with some / any of her friends.
2. Jane doesn't have some / any friends.
3. Have you got some / any brothers or sisters?
4. Here is some / any food for the cat.
5. I think you should put some / any flowers on the table.
6. Could you check if there are some / any calls on the
answering machine?