Some and Any


  • Some is usually used to indicate positive substance. Any is used in questions and negatives. For example,
    • There is some bread on the table.
    • I would like some more meat.
    • Do you have any towels?
    • There aren’t any more oranges.
  • Some and any can also be used as parts of indefinite pronouns: something, somebody, anything, anyone.
      • Is anyone home?
      • There isn’t anything in the oven.
      • Something is wrong.
  • Be careful when using some and any alone in sentences.

  • I don’t have some.

    I don’t have any.

    		 (Incorrect)

    (Correct)

  • Some can also be used in certain types of questions, such as offers and requests. For example,
      • Would you like some more pie?
      • Could I have some candy?