Some and Any are quantifiers used to represent quantity, although not specifyc.
Both can be used before countable and uncountable nouns.
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Some
According to the website dicionário Oxford, some is used before countable nouns or uncountables in plural form.
Some is used in:
- Affirmative sentences before countable nouns:
- There are some sandwiches in the fridge.
- Bobby got some presents for his birthday.
- The kids are eating some cookies.
- Would you like some coffee?
- Can I have some water?
2. In affirmative sentences before uncountable nous:
- I have some news about the case.
- I will buy some food for us.
- Drink some water.
3. In negative sentences to make requests:
- Can I have some coffee?
- Could you give me some help?
- May I ask you some questions?
4. In interrogative sentences to make offers:
- Would you like some tea?
- Can I bring you some water?
- Would you like some cake?
Any
Any is used in:
1 Negative sentences:
- I don’t have any clean shirts.
- They don’t need any help.
- They don’t like any kind of music.
2. Interrogative sentences:
- Do you have any good ideas?
- Does Ammy have any siblings?
- Is there any problem?
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