Some and Any

Reference

Common mistakes

1. I don't have some money. → I don't have any money.
   Negative → any
2. Do you have some questions? → Do you have any questions?
   Question for info → any
3. I have any friends. → I have some friends.
   Positive → some
4. I don't have nothing. → I don't have anything.
   don't + nothing = double negative → use anything

Some and Any — Exercises

some or any?

1. There are _____ apples in the bag. (some / any)
2. I haven't got _____ money. (any / some)
3. Have you got _____ brothers or sisters? (any / some)
4. Would you like _____ tea? (offering) (some / any)
5. She needs _____ help with her homework. (some / any)
6. There isn't _____ milk in the fridge. (any / some)
7. Can I have _____ water, please? (request) (some / any)
8. Is there _____ bread left? (any / some)
9. I'd like _____ information, please. (some / any)
10. They don't have _____ chairs in the room. (any / some)

Fill in some or any

1. I have _____ good news for you! 
2. She didn't eat _____ breakfast. 
3. Do you have _____ questions? 
4. He bought _____ new shoes yesterday. 

Some and Any — Answer Key

some or any?

1. some — Affirmative sentence → some.
2. any — Negative sentence → any.
3. any — Neutral question → any.
4. some — Offers and requests → some (polite).
5. some — Affirmative sentence → some.
6. any — Negative sentence → any.
7. some — Polite request → some.
8. any — Neutral question → any.
9. some — Affirmative / polite request → some.
10. any — Negative sentence → any.

Fill in some or any

1. some
2. any
3. any
4. some