When to use "some" and "any" | English grammar lesson
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- Learn when to use the words "some" and "any" in the English language with this grammar lesson.
We use "some" in three specific situations:
1)In positive affirmative sentences with countable nouns in the plural and with uncountable nouns. Example "There are some apples" and "there is some rice."
2)In questions asking to receive something for example: "Can I have some apples?" or "Can I have some rice?"
3)We use "some" in questions offering something to someone like "Would you like some apples?"
We use the word "any" in two situations:
1) In normal questions for countable plural nouns and uncountable nouns, like for example "Do you have any apples?" and "Do you have any rice?"
2) We can also use "any" in negative statements: "I don't want any apples" and "I don't have any rice."
For more information about the differences between countable and uncountable nouns, see this lesson: • Countable and uncounta...
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How we used any and some ? And negative?
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***** Yes, all of those 4 sentences are perfect. Well done, you have understood the lesson very well! Thanks for your comments :)
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1)
- There is some coriander
- There are some sweet potatoes
- there is some passion fruit juice.
2)
- There isn't any bean
- There aren't any bananas
- There isn't any pasta
3)
- Have you got any sirloin?
- Have you got any yakisoba?
- Have you got any biryani?
Thanks a lot for the support, teache Andrew. Your classes have helped me too much. Good explaining method. Congratulations for your work!!!
Reginaldo Souza Hello and thanks for your answers. Here are some comments and corrections:
- There is some coriander --> correct
- There are some sweet potatoes --> correct
- there is some passion fruit juice. --> correct
2)
- There isn't any bean --> There *aren't* any *beans* (beans and lentils are countable)
- There aren't any bananas --> correct
- There isn't any pasta --> correct
3)
- Have you got any sirloin? --> correct
- Have you got any yakisoba? --> I'm not sure, sorry!
- Have you got any biryani? --> I'm not sure, sorry!
Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Biryani is a type of indian rice😀
Reginaldo Filho ni
Reginaldo Filho don’t say too much use a lot ( too much is negative)
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you're very clever teacher, you make you're lessons very interesting and easy, and there is something else I had noticed here, that you mix between grammar and vocabulary without making the learner feels that he studies two stuff, so, he will profit grammar and many used words without feeling tired. so, thank you very much.
Hi, teacher thanks a lot for you advice I learned how can I use some and any
1. There are some tomatoes,
There is some cheese and
There are some eggs in my fridge.
2. There isn't any pasta
There aren't any sauces
There isn't any meat in my fridge.
3. Do you have some tea?
Do you have some Apple pie?
Do you have some bananas?
Thanks teacher, cheers
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Thank you Sir! For instence, I found this video useful. I relly understood how to use Some and Any. Thanks a lot
Thank you very much , you are a great teacher and we love you, I understand very very very well, Thanks
1. what is in your fridge at home
there is some strawberry
there is some chocolate
ther is some eggs
2. what foods are not in your fridge
there isn't any carrots
there isn't any lettuce
there isn't any lemon
3. you are in a shop ask if they have your favorite foods
do you have any beans
do you have any strawberries
do you have any watermelons
thank you very much crown Academy of English for this lesson I learned to use words some and any😀🤗
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Thanks!!! Now I learned that the beans and the lentils are countable nouns
+andrea duran Excellent, I'm glad you learned something new. :)
Thank you I enjoyed listening to you ,useful lesson as usual .
Nicely explained.This is really effective learning.Great job
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It's a very useful information. Thanks a lot!
Well done Sir actually I understand very well. Wish you the best Sir♥️
Thanks so much for this lesson. I'd like to know more about the Chocolate whether it's a countable or uncountable as u said "Do you have any chocolates?". and why bread is in uncountable nouns? because I think we can count it. 🌼
Hi Andrew, thank you for the class, I have learned a lot.
Thank you so much for your teaching.
1.There is some juice.
There are some oranges.
There is some butter.
2.There isn't any sugar.
There aren't any carrots.
There aren't any papayas.
3.Do you have any potatos?
Are there any fishes?
Is there any milk?
Thank you very much Mr. Andrew. I learned your lovely lesson.
1.i. There are some oranges.
ii. There is some chocolate.
iii. There is some ice-cream.
2.i. There isn't any oil.
ii. There aren't any coconuts.
iii. There isn't any wheat flour.
3.i. do you have any eggs?
ii. Do you have any butter?
iii. Do you have any ice-cream?
Bro 1.(i)
There are some chocolates....
Chocolate is countable.
perfect, thanks a lot
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Can I use either "is there a" or "is there any" for a singular noun in the sentence?
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You're welcome. Thank you for the comment.
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Andrew
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Thank you for your offer way too easy
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"SOME"
Rule 1 - We use "some" in positive sentences with:
- countable nouns in the plural;
- uncountable nouns always in the singular;
Rule 2 - We use "some" in questions asking for something:
- countable nouns in the plural;
- uncountable nouns always in the singular;
Rule 3 - We use "some" in questions offering something:
- countable nouns in the plural;
- uncountable nouns always in the singular;
"ANY"
Rule 1 - We use "any" for normal questions:
- countable nouns in the plural;
- uncountable nouns always in the singular;
Rule 2 - We use "any" in the negative sentences:
- countable nouns in the plural;
- uncountable nouns always in the singular;
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Dnt We use some in negative sentence
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Andrew
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Dear Andrew,
I have no words to describe you how much thankful I am, to you of posting these tutorials. As always this lesson is very informative but I an little bit confusion between two sentences;
1) There are a few apples.
2) There are some apples.
Would you please put some light on these?
I guess the difference Is the situation in which we use it!
Thank you
Hello and thanks for the comment and question.
We use both "a few" and "some" to indicate a plural but there is a slight difference in meaning:
1) There are a few apples. -> ""a few" = a small quantity (but more than 1 ) A few would be 2, 3 or 4 apples, for example
2) There are some apples. -> "some" = a normal plural (more than 1) Some could be 3, 100 or 10,000 apples, for example.
Best wishes,
Andrew
there isn't any time
i have a little sugar
they don't have any problems
All of your sentences are correct. Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
Don't forget that all new sentences must start with a CAPITAL letter. It is very important in English.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Q:1There is some cheese . There are some bananas .There is some coffee .There are some bananas .Q:2There isn't any coffee. There aren't any apples .There isn't any suger.There aren't any kiwis . Q:3Do you have any carrots? Do you have any tea?Do you have any oranges ? Do you have any cheese?
+هي ”همي رضى ربي“ جنتي Perfect, well done!
Thank you for the lesson.
thank u so much its a very informative lesson
1 There are some tomates
There are some peppers
There is some milk
2 there aren't any apples
There isn't any juice
There isn't any cheese
3 Do you have any tomates
Are there any potatoes
Is there any wine
There is some butter
There are some oranges
There is some jam
There isn't any Cheese
There aren't any fruits
There isn't any milk
Do you have any eggs?
Do you have any meat?
Do you have any orange jus?
hanane saad Hello and thanks for your answers. Here are some comments and small corrections:
There is some butter --> correct
There are some oranges --> correct
There is some jam --> correct
There isn't any Cheese --> correct
There aren't any fruits --> There *isn't* any *fruit.* (uncountable)
There isn't any milk --> correct
Do you have any eggs? --> correct
Do you have any meat? --> correct
Do you have any orange jus? --> Do you have any orange *juice* ?
Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
Best wishes,
Andrew
thank you
This lesson was great.
Thank you for this lesson . It was so useful
Wait, i cant speak english XD
And why did you watch this video?
Hi Andrew, thank you for the youtube about "any". After watching the video, I am confused with this sentence: "we can get a book from any library in the state". Library is a countable noun. According to your youtube, it will be like "we can get a book from any libraries in the state." Can you explain why the any is followed by a countable singular noun(library)? Thank you.
Thank you so much!!! This video is very helpful...
It makes me clear about how to use some and any.
Hello. Thanks for your comment. I am happy that you like my lessons. I make new videos every Tuesday. I have been on summer holiday but I am now back. The next video will be published next Tuesday 4th September 2018.
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Best wishes,
Andrew
Thanks!! Great Video.
hi Andrew
can you explain different between quantifiers ?(several, any ,some, much , many, a little ,a few)
thank you
It was very clearly. Thank you.
You're welcome, Elvis! Thank you for the comment. (I love your music by the way!)
Best wishes,
Andrew
Thank you :) my teacher used your lesson in the shcool♥♥♥
1)
- There are some tomatoes
- There are some vegetables
- There is some butter
2)
- There aren’t any pizzas
- There isn’t any flour
- There aren’t any yoghurts
3)
- Do yo have any potatoes ?
- Do you have any beans ?
- Are there any pickles?
I’m not completly sure about the last one.
Thank you very much for your work, congratulations!
This is very clear and useful. Thanks
1.
There is some water.
There are some carrots.
There is some milk.
2.
There are not any pumpkins.
There are not any cabbages.
There is not any milk.
3.
Is there any chocolate?
Are there any limes?
Is there any bottled water?
I have a question, Andrew, is it possible to say Is there some bottled water? (we are asking about something, that was the rule). You are one of the best lecturers, thank you for your amazing work!
+unboxing1991 Hello and thanks for your answers and sorry for the delay in replying to you. I have been very busy. All of your sentences are correct. Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
"Is there any bottled water?" is correct because it is a question.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Hi Andrew ;)
1) There are some radishes and some lettuce
-There are some eggs
-There is some chees
And I'll make a delicious healthy salad :)
2) There isn't any sausge
-There aren't any tomatoes
-There isn't any butter
And I'll stay hungry ;)
3) Are there any cheery ( my favourites fruits)
- Is there any pineapplle
- Excuse me, I'm looking for red kichen curtains.
Do you have any red curtains?/ Are there any red curtains?
Thak you a lot for this video :)
I sorry but I have missed to put at the end of two sentences questions mark :((
Are there any cheery?
Is there any pineapplle?
Silvia Kerkelova Hi, thanks again for your answers. Here are my comments and corrections:
1) "There are some radishes and some lettuce" --> Correct
"There are some eggs" --> Correct
"There is some chees" --> Correct (but "cheese" is the correct spelling)
"And I'll make a delicious healthy salad :)" --> The salad sounds good!
2) "There isn't any sausge" --> It depends! If the sausages are small individual sized sausages, small enough for one person to eat, then "sausage" is countable and we say "There aren't any sausages." But if the sausage is a very big sausage that you cut into several portions for several people (like cheese), then sausage is uncountable and we say "There isn't any sausage."
"There aren't any tomatoes" --> Correct
"There isn't any butter" --> Correct
3)"Are there any cheery" --> (I think you mean "cherry"?) Cherry is a countable noun. So we must use the plural - "Are there any cherries?" or "Do you have any cherries?"
"Is there any pineapplle" --> In the context of a shop, pineapple is a countable noun because they sell lots of them. So we say "Are there any pineapples?" or even better "Do you have any pineapples?"
"Excuse me, I'm looking for red kichen curtains. Do you have any red curtains?/ Are there any red curtains?" --> Correct, very good :)
Well done, you did very well.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Crown Academy of English Masrer, thank you very much. It was useful for me .
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Hi Andrew, and thanks for your lessons!
1A There are some eggs.
1B There is some water.
1C There are some carrots.
2A There isn't any whine.
2B There aren't any apples.
2C There isn't any bread.
3A Have you got any milk?
3B Can I have any chocolate?
3C Do you have any pomegranates?
I appreciate your help
is possible Andrew, can you make a video about the differences between should have and should go to ?
sebastian alegria Thanks for the comment and suggestion. I receive lots of suggestions but it is certainly something I will consider. :)
Andrew
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Fue muy interesante y de mucha ayuda 😀
thanks you teacher!
Thanks a lot ....You explain very well
Thanks for this information.
Any we can used in negative only right? PLS explain to me
Today i am here in my working field. But we have our fridge here. Here are some of my answers: 1.1. There are some insulin injections.1.2. There are some cans of milk.1.3. There are some chocolate bars.2.1. There isn't any coffee2.2. There aren' any bars of chocolate2.3 there aren't any herbal medicines3.1 Do you have any bottles of wine?3.2 is there any wine3.3 is there any juiceI standed to be corrected if i have committed mistakes. Thank you and more power sir Andrew.
+Jade Gaburno All of your sentences are correct. Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson and your level of English is very good.
Best wishes,
Andrew
1) There is some butter.
There are some slices of cheese.
There are some beetroots.
2) There isn’t any shrimp.
There aren’t any apples.
There isn’t any soft drink.
3) Do you have any bananas?
Do you have any chocolate?
Do you have any salad?
Thank’s you. This class was wonderful.
Hi...I have a question in a position question how we know use (some or any)? plz
I love your explanation
i learned alot about some any any.thank u veary much
imran yousafzai That's fantastic, thanks for your comment. :)
Andrew
sir, is it wrong to use singular form of countable noun after "any" ?
we say - any pen will do.
but not, any pens will do
Hola Andrew, en el ejercicio 3 no iría some? Ya que es un pedido
How we used there are / were and this is / was ?
thank you for your lesson, it was very clear.
I'd like ask you in order rule 2 using "some" in question asking for something, I can say: "Can I have some cheese?". But in order rule 1 using "any" in questions I have to say: "do you have any cheese? the meaning is the same in both sentences, why there is this difference? Excuse me if I don't speak well english. thanks for your attention.
Lucia Parisi Hello and thanks for the comment and question.
The meaning of "Can I have some cheese?" is not the same as "do you have any cheese?""Can I have some cheese?" - I am asking for somebody to give me some cheese.
"do you have any cheese?" - I am asking if they possess any cheese. I am not necessarily asking them to give me the cheese.
The basic rule for questions is if the question is to ask to receive or give something that is an uncountable noun, then we use "some". Otherwise, for "normal" questions concerning uncountable nouns, we use "any".
Best wishes,
Andrew
Crown Academy of English I see. thank you!
Thanks a lot
this is very helpful :-)
Hello Andrew, I'm Brice an I teach English for secondary schools in Gabon. I watched your videos about English lessons and I found them interesting. I have a request about two sentences: This is it and that is it. What's the difference between them? I'll be very glad to read your answers. Thanks indeed.
Hi, thanks for your comment. I explain "this" and "that" here -> ruclips.net/video/RDVsQWJLlpM/видео.html
Andrew
Good morning Teacher,
First of all, I'd like to thank you for the lesson, I love all your videos but I have some questions about this lesson.
I'm gonna give you an example and I'd like to ask for the underline word and correct me if I'm wrong:
1- There was a shop near her house. (a shop)
The first answer: What was there near her house?
The second answer: What was near her house?
My question is: What's the different between the two questions and why?
Kind regards
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perfect thank you so much
It's perfect.... Would you like to answer by following any of the rules described in video...
............ (Some/any) people don't believe in God.
Thank you so much teacher
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Hi! This issue is complicated for me. I'm learning English alone at home. I have a doubt. How can I use Any when I want to talk to about party?? A mean...which one is correct? Are you going to have any party tomorrow or are you going any parties tomorrow??
Thanks professor!!
That's great thanks man
Hello Mr.Andrew. I enjoyed the lesson, it was explained clearly and wonderfully. You should be an example to all English teachers and my answers are:1-There are some vegetables.There are some cream and cheese for breakfast.There is some bread. 2-There is not any water. There are not any tomatoes. There is not any milk.
3-Do you have any noodles? Do you have any green apples? Is there any fresh fish?
Regards
amel aliraq Hello and thanks for your answers and comments. There is only 1 mistake:
"There are some cream and cheese for breakfast." --> "There is some cream and cheese for breakfast." (Since both nouns are uncountable, we keep the verb singular too.)
All of your other answers were perfect. Well done!
Andrew
Thank you sir, u r great.
Thanks for lesson
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Andrew
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Much not Match
Hello, sir something is confusing me I heard someone using any with countable noun here is the sentence , is there any onion? Why he used any with the countable noun onion and also fruit?
Thank you very much
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Im german
Does your company have any training opportunities for its new employees?
Is this right because it's an regular question?
Sir, you said that we use some when we are offering something in questions and we use any for regular questions!
Does that mean that we can not use any when we offer something?
Thank you
valdeta kasapi Yes, when we are offering something, it is better to use "some" and not "any".
Example: "Do you want any water?" is not correct.
Best wishes
Andrew