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ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN USE FOR INTERMEDIATE

UNIT 85. Some and any

In general we use some (also somebody/someone/something ) in positive sentences and any (also anybody etc.) in negative sentences:

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	√	We bought some flowers.
	√	He's busy. He's got some work to do.
	√	There's somebody at the door.
	√	I want something to eat.

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	√	We didn't buy any flowers.
	√	He's lazy. He never does any work.
	√	There is n't anybody at the door.
	√	I do n't want anything to eat.

We use any in the following sentences because the meaning is negative:
	√	She went out without any money. (she didn't take any money with her) He refused to eat anything . (he didn't eat anything ) It's a very easy exam. Hardly anybody fails. (=almost nobody fails)
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We use both some and any in questions. We use some/somebody/something to talk about a person or thing that we know exists, or we think exists:
	√	Are you waiting for somebody ? (I think you are waiting for somebody)

We use some in questions when we offer or ask for things:

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Would you like something to eat? (there is something to eat)

Can I have some sugar, please? (there is probably some sugar I can have)

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But in most questions, we use any . We do not know if the thing or person exists:

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'Do you have any luggage?' 'No, I don't.'

I can't find my bag. Has anybody seen it?

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We often use any after if :

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If anyone has any questions, I'll be pleased to answer them.

Let me know if you need anything .

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The following sentences have the idea of if :

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I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused. (=if I have caused any trouble)

Anyone who wants to do the exam should tell me by Friday. (=if there is anyone)

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We also use any with the meaning 'it doesn't matter which':
	√	You can take any bus. They all go to the centre. (=it doesn't matter which bus you take)
	√	'Sing a song.' 'Which song shall I sing?' 'Any song. I don't mind.' (=it doesn't matter which song)
	√	Come and see me any time you want.

We use anybody/anyone/anything/anywhere in the same way:

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We forgot to lock the door. Anybody could have come in.

'Let's go out somewhere.' 'Where shall we go?' 'Anywhere . I just want to go out.'

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Compare something and anything :

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A: I'm hungry. I want something to eat.

B: What would you like?

A: I don't mind. Anything . (= it doesn't matter what)

Somebody/someone/anybody/anyone are singular words:
	√	Someone is here to see you .

But we use they/them/their after these words:

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Someone has forgotten their umbrella. (=his or her umbrella)

If anybody wants to leave early, they can. (= he or she can)

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EXERCISES

85.1

Put in some or any.

1	We didn't buy ____any____ flowers. Tonight I'm going out with _____________ friends of mine.
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3	A: Have you seen _____________ good movies recently? B: No, I haven't been to the cinema for ages.
4	I didn't have _____________ money, so I had to borrow _____________. Can I have _____________ milk in my coffee, please? We wanted to buy _____________ grapes, but they didn't have _____________ in the shop. He did everything himself- without _____________ help. You can use this card to withdraw money at _____________ cash machine.
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9	I'd like _____________ information about places of interest in the town. With the special tourist train ticket, you can travel on _____________ train you like. Those apples look nice. Shall we buy _____________?
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85.2

Complete the sentences with some- or any-+ -body/-thing/-where .

1	I was too surprised to say _____ anything ______. There's _____________ at the door. Can you go and see who it is? Does _____________ mind if I open the window? I wasn't feeling hungry, so I didn't eat _____________. You must be hungry. Why don't I get you _____________ to eat?
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6	Quick, let's go! There's _____________ coming and I don't want _____________ to see us. Sarah was upset about _____________ and refused to talk to _____________. This machine is very easy to use. _____________ can learn to use it very quickly. There was hardly _____________ on the beach. lt was almost deserted. 'Do you live _____________ near Joe?' 'No, he lives in another part of town.'
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11	'Where shall we go on holiday?' 'Let's go _____________ warm and sunny.' They stay at home all the time. They never seem to go _____________ I'm going to a meeting now. If _____________ needs me, tell them I'll be back at 11.30. Why are you looking under the bed? Have you lost _____________? This is a no-parking area. _____________ who parks here will have to pay a fine. Jonathan stood up and left the room without saying _____________. 'Can I ask you _____________ ?' 'Sure. What do you want to ask?' Sue is very secretive. She never tells _____________. (2 words)
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