Quantity Flashcards
Some and any are two very common and useful words. We use them to talk about quantities when it’s not important or easy to say exactly how much we refer to:
Could i get some bread please?
Is there any bread left?
Any: we Use it to suggest an undefined amount of sth.we often use it in questions and negative sentences. Have a look at some examples:
I don’t want any potatoes thanks
Do you have any food allergic??
You can pick any restaurant you like
Any: usually use with plural or uncountable nouns when we don’t care about the exact amount
Are there any free tables tonight?
Sure! Would you like one near the window?
It dosen’t matter, any is fine!
Do you have any recommendations?
Any: use to respond the questions,we don’t mind the specifics of sth:
Which film would you like to watch?
Any!
Some: we use it when we expect the presence of sth:
Can i get some bread please?
I’m bying some groceries
There are some free table outside
Phrasaes used a lot:
I didn’t get any sleep last night
Any luck?
I need some help