Some or any

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some or any?

I don't have ... bananas.

1. some
2. any

some or any

I have ... milk left.

1. some
2. any

some or any?

Do you have ... suggestions for me?

1. some
2. any

some or any

Some

We use some in affirmative sentences

(sentences that are not negative nor a question)

I have some news for you

My parents have some plans for the vacation

Any

We use any in negative statements or questions.

They don't sell any milk.

Do you have any idea where my phone is?

some - any in compounds

The compounds with some and any are used like 

the single words some and any;

I don't like anyone at this firm.

Do you have anything to share with us?

There is someone at the door.

BUT! Some...

However, you also use SOME in questions 

when you expect the answer 'yes'

Hello greengrocer, do you have some lettuce for me?
Could you please pass me some bread?

some or any?

Can I have ... of your pencils?

1. some
2. any

some or any?

They went to town without ... money.

1. some
2. any

some or any?

We saw ... dolphins in the sea.

1. some
2. any