Some or Any? In general, some is used in positive sentences: There are some stars in the sky. I saw something in the sky. Somebody was out there.
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In general, any is used in negative sentences and questions: There are not any cakes left. any Is there any food left? anything I did not see anything. anyone anybody Is there anyone out there?
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But we can use some in questions when we offer or ask for something. Then we expect a positive answer: Would you like some more ice cream? Could I have some milk, please?
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a Explain why some or any is used in these sentences. There isn’t any homework for tomorrow. Would you like to listen to some music? I will get some popcorn for us. Has anyone seen my phone? Something exciting is going to happen. Somebody gave me this. I did not see anybody. b Am, is or are? Explain why. Something ... wrong. Somebody ... at the door. Some thieves ... trying to break in.
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