Compounds with some-, any-, every-, no- H3

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Grammar 1 chapter 1

Compounds with

some-

any-

every-

no-

remember the difference between any and some?

some: 

-affirmative/positive sentences

-when you offer something you are sure you are able to give.

- A question where you expect the answer: yes/positive

any:

-questions

- negative sentences

- Do we have any oranges?

- Yes, there are some oranges in the fridge.

- I don't think there are any oranges.

- Have some strawberries instead.

Consider the difference

compounds

some

any

no

every

body

thing

one

where

compound

for example

He didn't see .....one last night. He was home.

We would love for .....body to stand up and dance.

I can get you .... oranges, my dear.

In Brasil you can buy a coffee .....

note the difference

Did you find your keys?

- No, they can be anywhere.

Did you find your keys?

- No, I looked everywhere.

 

“Anywhere” means “one of many places” and “Everywhere” means all places.

To clarify: