Some, Any
The convenient rule for using some and any are:
‘Some’ is generally used in affirmative sentences and ‘any’ in negative and questions. In questions, their use depends on the expected reply.
Exercise No. 12 :
Add some or any as required:
1. ‘Give me….more pudding’. I’m sorry but there isn’t ……
2. Go and ask him for …..paper. I haven’t …..in my desk.
3. I have …..more work for you to do.
4. I can’t eat…..potatoes, but I should like …..more beans.
5. I don’t think there is….. one here who can speak Bengali.
6. There aren’t …..matches left; we must buy…..
7. There is …..tea in the kitchen,but there isn’t …milk
8. Put …..salt in it; the cook hasn’t put…..
9. You must tell us …..more about your experiences.
10.You asked me for…..ice, but I can’t find…..
11.Put …..bread in the bag; we shall need…..more on our way.
12.I ‘ve lost my pencil. Have you….to lend me?
13.We have …..new shirts in today. Do you want to buy….?
14.Will you have …..more tea?
15.Have you had…….coffee ? I can give you…..
16.Can you get…….money from the bank ?
17.Can you give me……more information ?
18. Did you go …. where last night ?