Some vs. any

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b
• Leerjaar 3

Some vs. any

But first...

What do you remember about our last class?

Grammar: used to

When do you use it?
How do you use it? (+, -, ? sentences...)

Used to

Used to

Vroeger, nu niet meer

(+) I used to walk home everyday.

(-) I didn't use to walk home everyday.

(?) Did I use to walk home everyday?

Let's clear up some confusion

Some and any are used to talk about amounds of something.

Is there any pasta left?
I need to buy some bread.

It doesn't matter how much or how many you want.
Het maakt niet uit hoeveel je van iets hebt of wil.

Some answers:

You use some when talking about positive sentences
Je gebruikt some bij positieve zinnen (+)

I have some bread for you.
(Je hebt het brood, dus is het een (+) zin)

He said he would get some cat food from the store. 

(Hij zou kattenvoer meenemen, dus is het een (+) zin)

There isn't any trouble yet.

You use any when talking about negative sentences.

Je gebruikt any bij negatieve zinnen (-)

I don't have any milk left.
(Je hebt geen melk over, dus is het een (-) zin)

She hasn't played any sports.
(Ze heeft geen sport gespeeld dus is het een (-) zin)

Some or any?

I have ______ water for you.

1. Some
2. Any

Some or any?

There isn't ______ cake left.

1. Some
2. Any

Any questions?

When asking a question, how do we know if we should be using some or any...?

Do you think the answer to your question will be 'yes', use some!
Can I have some water, please?

Don't you know what the answer will be, use any!

Is there any pizza left?

Some or any?

Teacher, can I get _______ help?

1. Some
2. Any

Some or any

Can I borrow ____ of your pens? You've got so many!

1. Some
2. Any

Some or any?

Are there _____ tables outside?

1. Some
2. Any

Just some more fun!

When talking about people, things or places, you can add on to the fun!

People: someone / anyone

Things: something / anthing

Places: somewhere / anywhere

Can someone help me? / I don't think anyone can?

Are you looking for something? / I can't find anything!

I left my keys around here somewhere. / I haven't seen them anywhere.

Fill in the blank

I have _______ bread left.

Fill in the blank

You haven't seen ____ candy, right?

Fill in the blank

Can ________ explain how to make a sandwich?

Fill in the blank

I don't know ____ like him. He is one of a kind.

Are there any questions?

Do you have any questions?
I might have some answers!