Determiners - Some, Any

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Some = a little, a few or a small number or amount

Any = one, some or all

Usually, we use some in positive (+) sentences and any in negative (-) and question (?) sentences.

NOTE:

Look at these examples:

* He needs some stamps.
* I must go. I have some homework to do.
* I'm thirsty. I want something to drink.
* I can see somebody coming.

* He doesn't need any stamps.
* I can stay. I don't have any homework to do.
* I'm not thirsty. I don't want anything to drink.
* I can't see anybody coming.

* Does he need any stamps?
* Do you have any homework to do?
* Do you want anything to drink?
* Can you see anybody coming?

We use any in a positive sentence when the real sense is negative.

* I refused to give them any money. (I did not give them any money)
* She finished the test without any difficulty. (she did not have any difficulty)

Sometimes we use some in a question, when we expect a positive YES answer. (We could say that it is not a real question, because we think we know the answer already.)

* Would you like some more tea?
* Could I have some sugar, please?

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