2. SOME
Some means an indefinite number / amount (we don’t
know exactly how many/much). We use it in positive
sentences.
- I’d like some information, please.
We also use some in question when we think the
answer will be yes
- Did you buy some milk, like I asked you?
- would you like some more tea?
3. ANY
We use any before countable or uncontable nouns in
negative sentences.
- There aren’t any Italian restaurants near here.
We use any before countable or uncontable nouns in
question where the answer could be yes or no.
- Are there any shops near here?
No means the same as not any (we only use no with a
positive verb. WE DO NOT SAY: there isn’t no food in
fridge.).
There’s no food in the fridge.
4. SOME/ANY
Complete the sentences with some, any or no
? Helga can’t work abroad because she doesn’t speak _______
any
foreign languages.
? Would you like _______ more coffee before you leave?
some
? There are _______ letters for you over there, on the table.
some
? Do you have _______ questions you’d like to ask me?
any
? If there are __________ more questions you’d like to ask me?
no
? no
I’m afraid there’s _______ ice cream in the fidge. How about
some
_______ fruit instead?
? some
Can you buy _______ bread when you go to the supermarket?
? I can’t get a ticket form the machine- haven’t got _______
any
change.
? no
There are _______ food shops open in the village on a Sunday, so
you’ll have to eat in a restaurant.
5. MUCH/MANY
We use much and many in negatives sentences or questions.
- How much money have you got?
- How many cigarettes have you smoked?
- There's not much sugar in the cupboard.
- There weren't many people at the concert.
6. MUCH/MANY
1. I don't drink much coffee.
much ?
2. I don't have much money. ?
4. John doesn't have many friends. ?
3. You don't have much time to do this test. ?
5. David reads a lot of books, but he doesn't read many newspapers. ?
6. Are there many people in the room? ?
7. Is there much milk in the fridge. ?
8. Did you answer many questions wrongly in the test? ?
9. How many times have you been to England? ?
10. How much work do you have to do? ?
7. SOME-ANY-MUCH-MANY
SOME ANY MUCH MANY
Uncountable Uncountable Uncountable
Countable Countable Countable
Positive sentences Negative sentences Negative sentences Negative sentences
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