Some and any

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

English class, may 17th

Some/any

Some/any: basisregel

'Some': positieve/bevestigende zinnen 

I have some money.

'Any': negatieve/ontkennende zinnen en vraagzinnen

I don't have any money.

Do you have any money?

We have ___ apples.

1. some
2. any

Did you see ___ good films this weekend?

1. some
2. any

There are ___ candies in my bag.

1. some
2. any

We don't have ___ bread.

1. some
2. any

On my birthday, I got ___ cards.

1. some
2. any

Do you have ___ pets?

1. some
2. any

Some/any: uitzonderingen

'Some': als je ergens om vraagt of een aanbod doet waarop je een positief antwoord verwacht

Can I have some water, please?

Would you like some tea?

'Any': bij 'never', 'hardly', 'without'

He never has any time.

She passed the test without making any mistakes.

Some/any: samenstellingen

Bij samenstellingen met 'some' en 'any' gelden dezelfde regels. (one / where / thing etc.)

There is someone at the door.  --> bevestigend 

Is anyone home? --> vraagzin

I want to do something. --> bevestigend

I can't do anything for you. --> negatief

There are hardly ___ students here.

1. some
2. any

Would you like ___ to drink?

1. something
2. anything

Can I have ___ lemonade, please?

1. some
2. any

They never listen to ____.

1. someone
2. anyone

He needs to do ___ homework.

1. some
2. any

Can I choose ___ subject I like?

1. some
2. any

You never get ___ letters.

1. some
2. any

This project will take ___ time.

1. some
2. any

Can I borrow ___ money?

1. some
2. any

I have to go, I need to be ___ in five minutes.

1. somewhere
2. anywhere

I learnt ___ new things today.

1. some
2. any

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