QUANTITY

THEORY ON QUANTITY

What are some and any?

Some and any are determiners. We use these words before nouns in order to add meaning. For example:
(definite quantity/number) I have two books.
(indefinite) I have some English books. = I have books, but maybe 2 or 3... maybe more.

(definite quantity/number) She visited two countries last spring.
(indefinite) She visited some countries. = She went to 2, 3, or possibly more countries.

What is the sentence structure?
Both some and any appear before nouns. For example:
He couldn't get any tickets for the concert.
Some people like the taste of beer, but I can't stand it.

How are some and any used?

Any is used in the following situations:
1. In question sentences, such as: Is anyone there?
2. In negative sentences. For example: I don't have any money this month.

Some is used in the following situations:
1. In positive sentences. For example: I want to go somewhere exciting.

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