Some/Any

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Some & Any

Learning goal: I can use some and any  
correctly in a sentence.

What do these words mean?

an amount
een paar, sommige, enkele, een beetje, wat

The cat drank some wine.

De kat dronk wat wijn.

When should you use some ?

• Positive statements (Bevestigende zinnen)

                     I really need some money.

                     Yes, he did bring you some presents.

• Offer (Aanbod)

                     Would you like some coffee?

• Request (Verzoek)

                     Can I have some cake, please?

When should you use any ?

• Negative statements (Ontkenningen)

                     I don't have any homework for tomorrow.

                     There aren't any oranges left.

• (Most) Questions 

                     Do you have any milk?

                     Did they buy any clothes?

                     

Would you like ..... fruit?

1. Some
2. Any

I really wanted to get John ..... presents.

1. Some
2. Any

There is still ..... flour left.

1. Some
2. Any

Do you have ..... idea where he might be?

1. Some
2. Any

No, I don't have ..... sweets for you.

1. Some
2. Any

Could you get me ..... water, please?

1. Some
2. Any

Do you have ..... siblings?

1. Some
2. Any

Are you sure you don't want ..... cake?

1. Some
2. Any

Write your own sentence using 'some'

Write your own sentence using 'any'