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SOME: We use "some" in positive sentences. We use some for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Example: I have some friends.
ANY: We use "any" in negative sentences or questions. We use any for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Example: Do you have any ham? - He doesn't have any friends in Rome.
EXCEPTION: We use "some" in questions when offering or requesting something that is there.
Example: Would you like some bread? (offer) - Could I have some water? (request)
Now try these exercises:
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What�s in this box? � �trouble dolls from Peru.
Do you want a toffee or a lolly? � No, thank you, I don�t want �sweets.
I know a good ghost story. � Please don�t tell me �horror stories.
Here are �apples for you. � No, thank you, I don�t want �fruit.
Mum, could I have �ice cream? � No, sorry, there isn�t �left and I didn�t buy �either.
Do you have a mascot? � Yes, I do. I have �old coins.�������������
Who was with you at the football match? � �of my friends.
Here are �chocolate nuts for you. � No, thank you.
I�m hungry. � Sorry, I haven�t bought �bread.
Jenny went to the cinema with �of her friends.
Has she got �brothers or sisters? � Sorry, I don�t know.
Did they have �news for you?
Would you like �orange juice? � Yes, please.
I�m hungry. I�ll have �sandwiches.
My parents don�t want �presents for Christmas.
Here is �food for the dog.
Peter doesn�t have �friends. � That's sad. But why?? � I don�t know.
Do you know �famous people? � Yes, I do.
Do you have �idea what the boys are doing there in our garden?
My little sister already knows �words in Spanish and French.
Could you pass me salt, please? - Yes, of course - here you are.
My best friend doesn�t have �pets.
